According to Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), Iran's Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani has urged for increased use of national currencies, including the rial and the rupee, in trade with India to help achieve their economic goals. During a meeting with the National Security Advisor of India Ajit Doval, Shamkhani and Doval discussed various economic, political, and security issues concerning Iran and India, as well as important regional and international developments. Shamkhani emphasized that Iran-India ties are not against any other country and are not affected by the will of third parties. He welcomed India's active participation in political, economic, and security initiatives with the countries of Central Asia and the Persian Gulf region. Doval acknowledged the deep cultural ties between the two nations, indicating their strong bilateral relationship.