Indian Foreign Minister: Chabahar Agreement will benefit the entire region

According to the international group Tasnim news agency, Subramaniam Jaishankar In response to the American warning, the Indian Foreign Minister stressed that this agreement will benefit the entire region. “text-align:justify”>According to “Indian Express”, Jaishankar said at a ceremony held in Kolkata: “We have a long relationship with Chabahar Port, but due to various problems we could not sign a long contract.”

He added: “Finally, we were able to resolve this issue and conclude a long-term agreement.” A long-term agreement is essential because without it, you cannot improve port operations which we believe will benefit the entire region.”

Vedant Patel, Deputy Spokesperson earlier The US State Department reacted to the signing of a 10-year contract between Iran and India for the management of Chabahar port, and while expressing concern over it, threatened India with sanctions.

On Monday, Iran and India signed a 10-year contract to equip and operate the container terminals and general goods of Shahid Beheshti Port in Chabahar. This agreement was signed by Mehrdad Bazarpash, Minister of Roads and Urban Development and Sarbanada Sonowal, Minister of Shipping of India in Tehran. India” described.

Patel said: “Any organization that is thinking of doing business with Iran should be aware of the possible risks they have and the potential risks of sanctions. Be aware.”

This is the first time that India is managing a port abroad. The contract to develop Iran’s Chabahar port with Indian investment was signed in 2016 when Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Iran.

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