Tehran unhappy over Adani port's decision to not handle cargo from Iran
The HinduIran has conveyed to India its displeasure over a decision by the Adani Ports to not handle any cargo originating from it along with Pakistan and Afghanistan following the seizure of nearly 3,000 kg of heroin at its Mundra port last month. The Adani Ports and SEZ Ltd, which operates Mundra Port in Gujarat, on Monday said it will not handle container cargo originating from Iran, Pakistan and Afghanistan at all its terminals from November 15. The embassy said the "occupation" of Afghanistan by foreign forces, infighting among various groups and severe poverty have contributed to the rise of the production of drugs in that country. "It is for many decades that narcotic drugs production and organized drug trafficking from Afghanistan has posed a major threat to Iran, our region and to the world," it said in a statement. "In particular occupation of Afghanistan by foreign forces, infighting between various groups and severe poverty have all contributed to the considerable rise of narcotic drugs production," it said.
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