External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj met Foreign Minister of Iran Javad Zarif in New Delhi today. During the meeting, Ms Swaraj raised the issue of nine Indian sailors detained in Iran. She requested Mr Zarif to waive the 2.9 million dollar fine imposed on the sailors and for their early release. Ms Swaraj also advised Indian Ambassador to Iran, Saurabh Kumar, to follow up the issue on priority and secure their release at the earliest.<br/>After the meeting, she met family members of Sushil Kapoor and apprised them of her meeting with the Foreign Minister of Iran.
News On AIR | August 14, 2015 6:00 PM
Sushma Swaraj meets Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif in New Delhi