MoS Margherita Attends Khamenei Memorial at Iran Embassy
MoS Margherita Attends Khamenei Memorial at Iran Embassy
In Delhi, MoS External Affairs Pabitra Margherita paid respects at the 40th-day mourning ceremony for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at Iran's Delhi embassy.
India's Minister of State for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita, attended a mourning ceremony for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The ceremony was organized by the Iranian embassy on Sunday, April 12, 2026, to mark the 40th day of his demise, known as Chehelum.
The MEA said Margherita offered solemn respects on behalf of the Government of India at the 40th-day mourning ceremony.
The event drew participants from diverse communities and reflected ongoing diplomatic ties between India and Iran.
Observers noted that such gestures underscore India's engagement with key regional partners amid evolving Middle East dynamics.
