Union Shipping Minister Sarbanand Sonowal and Minister of State for Shipping Shripad Naik inaugurated the Chabahar Day conference in Mumbai today.
Dignitaries from Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Afghanistan were present on the occasion.
The Chabahar port is a key pillar of India’s Indo-Pacific vision to connect with Eurasia with Indian Ocean Region.
The port will also be part of the International North South Transport Corridor network connecting India.
Deputy Head of Iran’s Ports and Maritime Organization, Jalil Eslami said that Chabahar port plays an important role in economic development of India and Iran.
This trade route will open new avenues for India and Eurasian countries. He said that Iran has given special incentives to increase trade cooperation activities between India and Iran through Chabahar port.
