India, Iran sign agreement on development of Chabahar Port after Jaishankar meets Tehran officials

By: TP News Date: 1/15/2024 7:08:21 PM

IRAN:

Tehran: In a major development, India and Iran on Monday signed an agreement on further development of Chabahar port. The latest move came as the External Affairs Minister held a wide-ranging discussion with Iran's Minister of Roads and Urban Development, Mehrdad Bazrpash, during his ongoing visit to Tehran. According to the social media post of EAM Jaishankar, both ministers held detailed and "productive discussion" on establishing a long-term cooperation framework with respect to Chabahar port. Also, the ministers exchanged views on the International North-South Transport Corridor.

"Began my engagements in Tehran by meeting the Minister of Roads and Urban Development @mehrdadbazrpash. Detailed and productive discussion on establishing a long-term cooperation framework with respect to Chabahar port. Also exchanged views on the International North-South Transport Corridor," Jaishankar wrote on X.