Two days after the visit of Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif, India held the 11th Consular Committee Meeting with Iran on Thursday which dealt with smoothening visa and legal matters essential for bilateral ties. Iran at present provides visa-on-arrival to Indian travellers which is given as a paper visa. Joint Secretary in charge of consular affairs Amit Narang from India and Ali Asghar Mohammadi, Director General of Consular Affairs of the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, led the two delegations at the talks here. India provides e-visa facilities to Iranian travellers. Streamlined visa processes are aimed at ensuring smooth travel for Indians to Iran where the U.S. sanctions are already disrupting the normal flow of trade.

Source: The Hindu May 16, 2019 16:41 UTC