Prophet comment row: Iranian Minister didn't raise Nupur Sharma issue with EAM Jaishankar, says MEA

Visiting Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar discussed strengthening of bilateral relations and strategic affairs during delegation-level talks here, an official statement said. MEA spokesperson said that the Iranian Minister didn't raise Prophet Muhammad comment issue in meeting with EAM S Jaishankar. "My understanding is that this issue wasn't raised," MEA spokesperson on whether row over Prophet remarks figured in talks between S Jaishankar, Iranian foreign minister.