Chabahar Port

Iran urges UN to provide development, reconstruction aids to Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Jun. 27 (MNA) – Iran’s diplomatic mission to the United Nations has linked Afghanistan’s security with economic, social progress in the country, adding “any attempt to disrupt the vital project of Chabahar, will hinder the process of peace and development in Afghanistan.”

Iran, India stress strategic importance of Chabahar Port

TEHRAN, Jun. 10 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have stressed the strategic importance of developing Chabahar Port for expansion of economic and regional cooperation.

Pres. Rouhani:

Chabahar Port development, major step in linking countries in region

TEHRAN, Jun. 10 (MNA) – In a meeting with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, Iranian President Rouhani stressed the significance of Chabahar Port for fostering transit routes and linking countries in the region.

India to start interim operations in Chabahar Port by next week

TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) – Officials at Indian Shipping Ministry announced that they will start development operations of strategic Chabahar Port in Iran by the next week despite US pullout from JCPOA and the reinstatement of sanctions.

Zarif on a visit to India:

Intl. community vigorously seeks to preserve JCPOA

NEW DELHI, May 28 (MNA) – The international community is fortunately very interested in vigorously preserving the JCPOA, said Iranian foreign minister during a visit to India on Monday afternoon.

Sole way to stop war, backing Yemeni-Yemeni dialogue: Shamkhani

TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) – Rear Admiral Shamkhani, the Secretary of SNSC of Iran told National Security Advisor of Pakistan Janjua on Thursday in Sochi that the only way to put an end to war in Yemen is supporting dialogue between Yemeni sides.

Velayati:

Iran-China bilateral relations growing

TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) – Iranian Leader's top adviser for International Affairs Ali Akbar Velayati says Iran and China's relations are growing, adding that a Chinese delegation will visit the Iran's Chabahar Port.

Chabahar, Gwadar beneficial for regional boom

TEHRAN, Mar. 24 (MNA) - Senior Vice President of Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) Syed Mazhar Ali Nasir said that Iran’s Chabahar and Pakistan’s Gwadar ports will complement each other and would be beneficial for regional prosperity.

Pakistan FM spox:

Iran’s Chabahar, Pakistan’s Gwadar complement each other

TEHRAN, Mar. 15 (MNA) – Pakistan Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Muhammad Faisal said that Iran’s Chabahar Port and Pakistani Gwadar Port are considered as sister ports and can complement each other in promoting trade, business, transit and connectivity.

Pakistani FM welcomes Zarif's offer

TEHRAN, Mar. 12 (MNA) – Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has welcomed Iranian foreign minister’s offer to have fully-fledged relations between Iran and Pakistan.

Zarif:

Iran after all-out relations with Pakistan

TEHRAN, Mar. 12 (MNA) – Iran’s foreign minister said Iran seeks to have fully-fledged relations with Pakistan, adding it is waiting for Pakistan’s response.

Deputy roads min.:

Four vessels docked at Chabahar Port since inauguration

TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – Chief Executive of Ports and Maritime Organization (MPO) Mohammad Rastad said that a number of four ships, carrying wheat, sugar, chemical fertilizer and steel, have taken berth in Chabahar Port since the inauguration of first phase of expansion project of Bandar Shahid Beheshti.

Iran provides opportunities for India to ship its products

TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – Former Deputy Foreign Minister for Asia-Pacific Affairs Ebrahim Rahimpour said here on Sunday that Iran’s route is significant for India to transport its products to other countries, adding, “presently, India uses Suez route for transporting its products but Iran’s route is of paramount importance for India both in terms of time and cost.”

Pres. Rouhani:

Iran-India ties developing on right, positive path

TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (MNA) – President Hassan Rouhani stressed that Iran and India’s relations are developing on a right and positive path, noting that several MoUs will be signed during his meeting with PM Modi on Saturday.

Presidential PR;

Rouhani to cement ties with India in 3-day maiden visit

TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) – President Rouhani’s maiden visit to India on Thu. aims at cementing bilateral ties through signing several MoUs, deputy head of presidential public relations said Wednesday.  

Rouhani’s India visit set for Feb. 15

TEHRAN, Feb. 12 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani is scheduled for a maiden visit to India this Thursday to discuss various topics on developing bilateral ties and regional issues with senior Indian officials.

2nd ship carrying iron from S Korea docks at Chabahar port

TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) – Bulk carrier ‘Ocean Master’ carrying 5,500 tons of Iron docked and was unloaded at Chabahar port in south Iran.

Iran, Pakistan to expand defense coop.

TEHRAN, Jan. 17 (MNA) – In a meeting with Pakistani defense minister, Iranian defense minister said Iran and Pakistan enjoy having high capabilities in science, technology and defense industries.

Jahangiri:

Iran sees no limits in enhancing defense ties with Pakistan

TEHRAN, Jan. 17 (MNA) – Meeting Pakistan’s Minister for Defense Production and Minister for Science and Technology, Iran’s 1st vice president announced his country’s readiness to enhance relations with Pakistan in all fronts.

A senior official in IRIR:

Cargo transported from Bandar Abbas, Chabahar to Central Asia

TEHRAN, Jan. 17 (MNA) – An official in charge of the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways Hossein Ashouri said, “planning is underway to transport freight from Bandar Abbas and Chabahar to the Central Asian states.”

Iran’s road min. calls for coop. to develop Chabahar Port

TEHRAN, Jan. 10 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Roads and Urban Construction, called for continuation of cooperation between the countries which benefit from Chabahar Port.

China calls for linking Chabahar, Gwadar ports

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – Managing director of Chabahar Free Zone says the Chinese have applied for linking the Iranian Chabahar and Pakistani Gwadar ports.

Rouhani signs into force Chabahar corridor agreement

TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) – Iran’s president signed into force the Chabahr international transport and transit corridor agreement between the governments of Iran, Afghanistan and India.

Chinese expert:

Iran can join China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – A Chinese expert believes that Iran’s capabilities, especially in the energy sector, can serve the objectives of the joint Chinese-Pakistani Economic Corridor.

Indian FM:

Tehran-New Delhi ties rapidly expanding

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – Foreign Minister of India Sushma Swaraj, said her country’s friendly relations with Iran were increasingly growing and expanding.

Private sector invests in developing Iran’s ports

TEHRAN, Dec. 19 (MNA) – In the presence of the Minister of Roads and Urban Development on Monday, Iranian companies signed 13 contracts worth 100 billion Rials to contribute to development of the northern and southern ports of the country.

Pres. Rouhani:

Chabahar to connect North-South Transport Corridor to Indian Ocean

CHABAHAR, Dec. 03 (MNA) – President Rouhani, who arrived in Chabahar on Saturday to open the first phase of Shahid Behshti Port, said that the North-South Transport Corridor will reach the Indian Ocean via the port.

Iranian, Indian FMs vow to expand ties

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif sat with his Indian counterpart to discuss bilateral expansions of ties.