India, Iran hold talks to establish "long-term cooperation framework" on Chabahar port
S Jaishakar on Monday met Iran's Minister of Roads and Urban Development and discussed on establishing a «long-term cooperation framework» for Chabahar port, a strategic maritime facility situated on the southereastern coast of Iran.
EAM Jaishankar is in Iran as part of the ongoing high-level exchanges between the two sides, according to the Ministry of External Affairs.
«Began my engagements in Tehran by meeting Minister of Roads and Urban Development @mehrdadbazrpash.
Detailed and productive discussion on establishing a long-term cooperation framework with respect to Chabahar port,» said Jaishankar in a post on X.
Their discussions also focused on International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC).
«Also exchanged views on the International North-South Transport Corridor,» Jaishankar's post added.
India's vision is to make Chabahar Port a transit hub under the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) to reach out to CIS countries.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi in August last year last held talks with Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi and the two leaders reiterated their commitment to further strengthen bilateral cooperation, including to realise the full potential of Chabahar Port as a connectivity hub.
«The two leaders reiterated their commitment to further strengthen bilateral cooperation including to realize the full potential of Chabahar Port as a connectivity hub,» Prime Minister's Office said in a press release.
The Chabahar port, located in Iran, is a key component of India's connectivity initiatives, holds immense significance as it provides a viable and shorter route for trade between India, Iran, Afghanistan, and Central Asia.
INSTC is a multi-modal transportation route linking the
