India, Iran discuss development of Chabahar Port
2 years ago

India, Iran discuss development of Chabahar Port

The Hindu  

India and Iran held Foreign Office Consultations on Thursday during the visit of Tehran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Ali Bagheri Kani here. Dr. Kani, who is a close relative of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, handles Iran’s nuclear negotiations and is considered to be part of the ruling elite of the Iranian state. “During the delegation level talks, the two sides reiterated their commitment to continue cooperation for development of the Shahid Beheshti terminal of the Chabahar Port,” said the Ministry of External Affairs in a press note released after the talks between the two delegations. Deputy Foreign Minister Dr. Kani briefed the Foreign Secretary on issues related to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action,” said an MEA release.

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Long-term pact with Iran on Chabahar a ‘major achievement’, says India
7 months ago

Long-term pact with Iran on Chabahar a ‘major achievement’, says India

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: India on Friday described its long-term pact with Iran for operations at Chabahar port as a major achievement for creating a connectivity hub for landlocked countries in the region, and said even the US has appreciated the larger relevance of this project. External affairs ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal made the remarks at a regular media briefing while responding …

US ‘concerned’ about ‘India-Iran Chabahar port’ deal: ‘Force of terrorism not only in Middle East but other places’
7 months, 1 week ago

US ‘concerned’ about ‘India-Iran Chabahar port’ deal: ‘Force of terrorism not only in Middle East but other places’

Live Mint  

Noting that countries should be aware of ‘interacting with Iran as it exported terrorism’, US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti recently said ‘it directly attacks other sovereign nation. All you need to know about India-Iran Chabahar port’ deal India and Iran recently signed a 'long-term main contract" for the development of Shahid Beheshti Port Terminal in Chabahar city of Iran. …

'Shouldn't take narrow view': Jaishankar on US warnings of 'sanctions' on Chabahar Port deal
7 months, 1 week ago

'Shouldn't take narrow view': Jaishankar on US warnings of 'sanctions' on Chabahar Port deal

India TV News  

Kolkata: After the United States warned of "potential risk of sanctions" as India struck a 10-year deal with Iran on operating a part of Iran's Chabahar Port, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday responded by saying that the project will benefit the entire region and a "narrow view" of the matter should not be taken. India and Iran on …

Anchoring ties in Chabahar waters
7 months, 1 week ago

Anchoring ties in Chabahar waters

Hindustan Times  

The agreement signed by India and Iran for long-term operations by an Indian State-run firm at the strategic Chabahar port is a significant development, given the disruptions affecting global trade due to the instability in West Asia. A US State Department deputy spokesperson, when asked about Chabahar, said: “Any entity, anyone considering business deals with Iran — they need to …

Chabahar deal: US warns of sanctions against entities considering trade with Iran
7 months, 1 week ago

Chabahar deal: US warns of sanctions against entities considering trade with Iran

Hindustan Times  

Hours after India and Iran signed a long-term agreement for Indian operations at Chabahar port, the US has warned that all entities considering any business deals with Iran face the “potential risk of sanctions”. The 10-year agreement signed by India and Iran on Monday will facilitate the long-term development of Shahid Beheshti terminal of Chabahar port, where operations are run …

US issues warning after India’s Chabahar Port deal: ‘Potential risk of sanctions’ for business deals with Iran
7 months, 1 week ago

US issues warning after India’s Chabahar Port deal: ‘Potential risk of sanctions’ for business deals with Iran

Live Mint  

The United States has issued a warning to nations considering business deals with Iran that run the "potential risk of sanctions." This development comes hours after India signed an agreement to operate the Chabahar Port in Iran for 10 years. US State Department Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel on Monday, May 13, during his daily news conference said, “Any entity, anyone …

US warns of sanctions after India-Iran Chabahar Port agreement
7 months, 1 week ago

US warns of sanctions after India-Iran Chabahar Port agreement

Hindustan Times  

The United States, without naming India, issued a warning to “anyone” who is considering business deals with Iran, hours after the two countries signed the Chabahar Port agreement on Monday. US state department principal deputy spokesperson Vedant Patel issued a veiled warning to India after New Delhi and Tehran signed the important port deal, but also said the US will …

India, Iran to sign 10-year agreement for operations at Chabahar port
7 months, 1 week ago

India, Iran to sign 10-year agreement for operations at Chabahar port

Hindustan Times  

Ports and shipping minister Sarbananda Sonowal left for Iran on Monday for the signing of a crucial long-term agreement for India’s operations at the strategic Chabahar port, people familiar with the matter said. It will replace an initial pact inked in 2016 that covered India’s operations at Shahid Beheshti terminal of Chabahar port and has been renewed on an annual …

India, Iran sign 10-year contract for operation of Chabahar port
7 months, 1 week ago

India, Iran sign 10-year contract for operation of Chabahar port

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: India and Iran on Monday signed a 10-year contract for the operation of the Shahid Beheshti Port in Chabahar. Minister of Shipping, Ports and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal witnessed the signing of the 10-year contract between India Ports Global Ltd and Ports & Maritime Organisation of Iran. "We are scripting a new chapter in the bilateral partnership as we …

Chabahar port central to bilateral ties, says MEA Jaishankar during Iran visit
11 months, 1 week ago

Chabahar port central to bilateral ties, says MEA Jaishankar during Iran visit

Firstpost  

The Chabahar port is essential to improving connectivity and developing India-Iran bilateral ties, as External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar noted on Monday. In a joint press conference with his Iranian counterpart H Amir-Abdollahian, Jaishankar emphasized India’s dedication to the shared connectivity vision for the Chabahar port project. “In particular, we discussed India’s involvement in the development and operation of the …

Jaishankar meets Iranian counterpart, discusses framework for India's involvement with Chabahar, North-South connectivity and Red Sea crisis
11 months, 1 week ago

Jaishankar meets Iranian counterpart, discusses framework for India's involvement with Chabahar, North-South connectivity and Red Sea crisis

The Hindu  

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on January 15 held wide-ranging discussions with Iranian counterpart Hossein Amirabdollahian in Tehran and their discussion focused on the long-term framework for India's involvement with the strategically vital Chabahar port and the North-South connectivity project. Our bilateral discussion focused on the long-term framework for India's involvement with Chabahar port and the INSTC connectivity project," Mr. …

India, Iran sign agreement on development of Chabahar Port after Jaishankar meets Tehran officials
11 months, 1 week ago

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

India TV News  

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 …

EAM Jaishankar embarks on two-day visit to Iran amid Middle East crisis
11 months, 1 week ago

EAM Jaishankar embarks on two-day visit to Iran amid Middle East crisis

Firstpost  

In light of the extraordinary security circumstances surrounding the Red Sea, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will visit Iran for two days starting on Monday to talk with his counterpart, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian. “External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will visit Iran on January 14 to 15 as part of the ongoing high-level exchanges between the two sides,” the MEA said in …

Amid Israel-Hamas ceasefire, Foreign Secretary Kwatra visits Iran for talks
1 year ago

Amid Israel-Hamas ceasefire, Foreign Secretary Kwatra visits Iran for talks

The Hindu  

The Israel-Hamas conflict and India’s investment in the Chabahar port developments were at the top of the agenda as Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra led a delegation in Tehran for foreign office consultations with the Iranian government on Sunday. “The two sides reviewed the entire gamut of bilateral relationship, including connectivity projects such as Chabahar port, political engagements, trade & economic …

India, Iran narrow differences on long-term pact on strategic Chabahar port
1 year, 2 months ago

India, Iran narrow differences on long-term pact on strategic Chabahar port

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: India and Iran have further narrowed differences on a proposed 10-year pact for operations at the strategic Chabahar port, which is expected to be signed following political clearance from both sides, people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. The two sides are also exploring ways to “recharge” the rupee vostro account held by the Iranian side, following …

SCO meet: PM Modi, Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi discuss Chabahar port, Afghanistan
2 years, 3 months ago

SCO meet: PM Modi, Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi discuss Chabahar port, Afghanistan

Firstpost  

Located in the Sistan-Balochistan province on the energy-rich Iran’s southern coast, the Chabahar port is being developed by India, Iran and Afghanistan to boost connectivity and trade ties Samarkand: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi for the first time in-person on the sidelines of the SCO summit here and the two leaders discussed wide-ranging bilateral …

Jaishankar, Amirabdollahian discuss bilateral ties, Iran nuclear deal
2 years, 3 months ago

Jaishankar, Amirabdollahian discuss bilateral ties, Iran nuclear deal

Hindustan Times  

Bilateral cooperation under mechanisms such as the Joint Economic Commission and Tehran’s negotiations on reviving the Iranian nuclear deal figured in a phone call between external affairs minister S Jaishankar and his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amirabdollahian. Iran foreign minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, during the phone conversation with India’s external affairs minister S Jaishankar, also extended greetings on behalf of President Ebrahim …

Explained | Reinvigorating the Chabahar port
2 years, 4 months ago

Explained | Reinvigorating the Chabahar port

The Hindu  

The story so far: After months of what appeared to be a “go-slow”, the Union government has revved up its interest in using Iran’s Chabahar port to connect to Afghanistan and Central Asia for trade, with the visit of the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal to the port on August 20. When the first agreement for …

EAM Jaishankar holds talks with visiting Iranian counterpart
2 years, 6 months ago

EAM Jaishankar holds talks with visiting Iranian counterpart

The Hindu  

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held wide-ranging talks with his visiting Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on June 8 against the backdrop of widespread anger in West Asia over controversial remarks on Prophet Mohammad made by two former BJP spokespersons. Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said the visit by the Iranian Foreign Minister will further "boost the deep historical …

Engaged with Iran on Chabahar-Zahedan Railway Project, Says Govt
3 years, 10 months ago

Engaged with Iran on Chabahar-Zahedan Railway Project, Says Govt

News 18  

The government on Wednesday said it remained engaged with Iran on the modalities of implementing the Chabahar-Zahedan railway project as well as other developmental initiatives in the Gulf nation. “India and Iran remain engaged on the modalities of implementation of Chabahar-Zahedan railway project, and other development projects in Iran,” the minister said. “During the visit of the Prime Minister to …

Months after starting Chabahar rail project without India, Iran seeks equipment
4 years, 1 month ago

Months after starting Chabahar rail project without India, Iran seeks equipment

The Hindu  

India is not a part of the Chabahar-Zahedan railway at present, but as Iran begins the second phase of the 628-km project, Tehran hopes New Delhi will help it procure equipment to run the rail line from the Chabahar port to the Afghan border. “We are still hopeful that the pledge for the line of credit India made in 2018 …

Chabahar: Iran promises to uphold policy of cooperation
4 years, 4 months ago

Chabahar: Iran promises to uphold policy of cooperation

Deccan Chronicle  

In a major boost to New Delhi, Iran on Saturday evening declared that it was “determined” to uphold the policy of cooperation with India on the Chabahar seaport project, adding that Iran has a “long-standing policy of maintaining balanced friendly relations” with Eurasian, East Asian and South Asian powers. In a tweet, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson S.A. Mousavi said, “Iran …

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