Iran, India discuss pipeline

Published June 12, 2005

TEHRAN, June 11: Energy ministers from Iran and India voiced hope on Saturday that negotiations would be wrapped up soon on a proposed pipeline between the two countries that will run across Pakistan. Iran’s Bijan Namdar Zanghaneh and his Indian counterpart Mani Shankar Aiyar also discussed a deal for Tehran to deliver gas to India and plans for an Indian role in developing oil and gas fields in Iran, news agencies reported. “Negotiations are progressing well on developing oil cooperation,” Zanganeh said.—AFP

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