India & Iran discuss Chabahar Port, trade and economic issues at Foreign Office Consultations
| 2025-01-04
The 19th India-Iran Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) was held in New Delhi on January 3, 2025.
Both sides have agreed to continue the momentum of high-level exchanges to strengthen bilateral cooperation
Chabahar Port and trade & economic issues were high on the agenda at the 19th India-Iran Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) held in New Delhi on Friday (January 3, 2025).
The meeting, co-chaired by Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Majid Takht Ravanchi, reviewed the entire spectrum of bilateral relationship.
According to information shared by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the talks covered the Chabahar Port, agricultural cooperation, trade and economic issues, as well as cultural and people-to-people ties. Foreign Secretary Misri highlighted the significance of Chabahar Port in supporting Afghanistan’s reconstruction and economic development.
The two sides also discussed current regional and global developments, including the situation in Afghanistan, West Asia, and the South Caucasus. They reiterated their commitment to deepen cooperation in multilateral fora, including the UN, BRICS, and SCO.
During his visit, Ravanchi called on the External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. Their discussions focused on bilateral matters and current regional challenges. Both sides agreed to continue the momentum of high-level exchanges to strengthen cooperation between the two countries, the MEA stated.
“Recieved Deputy FM @TakhtRavanchi of Iran this evening.
Discussed our bilateral ties, progress in Chabahar port and regional developments. Confident that the Foreign Office Consultations will give a momentum to our partnership,” EAM Jaishankar said on social media platform X.
Incidentally, India and Iran are part of a trilateral, along with Armenia, with a focus on regional cooperation, connectivity, and trade. The second India-Iran-Armenia Trilateral Consultations, held in New Delhi on December 12, 2024, saw the three sides emphasising the strategic importance of the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) and the Chabahar Port as crucial connectivity hubs.
The INSTC is a multi-modal trade route that connects South Asia with Europe through Iran and the Caucasus. During the talks in New Delhi, all three nations reiterated their commitment to enhancing the functionality of the corridor, with Iran’s Chabahar Port playing a central role. The Chabahar Port is particularly critical for India’s regional connectivity strategy, serving as a gateway to landlocked Central Asia and bypassing traditional routes through Pakistan.
The meeting, co-chaired by Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Majid Takht Ravanchi, reviewed the entire spectrum of bilateral relationship.
According to information shared by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the talks covered the Chabahar Port, agricultural cooperation, trade and economic issues, as well as cultural and people-to-people ties. Foreign Secretary Misri highlighted the significance of Chabahar Port in supporting Afghanistan’s reconstruction and economic development.
The two sides also discussed current regional and global developments, including the situation in Afghanistan, West Asia, and the South Caucasus. They reiterated their commitment to deepen cooperation in multilateral fora, including the UN, BRICS, and SCO.
During his visit, Ravanchi called on the External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. Their discussions focused on bilateral matters and current regional challenges. Both sides agreed to continue the momentum of high-level exchanges to strengthen cooperation between the two countries, the MEA stated.
“Recieved Deputy FM @TakhtRavanchi of Iran this evening.
Discussed our bilateral ties, progress in Chabahar port and regional developments. Confident that the Foreign Office Consultations will give a momentum to our partnership,” EAM Jaishankar said on social media platform X.
Incidentally, India and Iran are part of a trilateral, along with Armenia, with a focus on regional cooperation, connectivity, and trade. The second India-Iran-Armenia Trilateral Consultations, held in New Delhi on December 12, 2024, saw the three sides emphasising the strategic importance of the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) and the Chabahar Port as crucial connectivity hubs.
The INSTC is a multi-modal trade route that connects South Asia with Europe through Iran and the Caucasus. During the talks in New Delhi, all three nations reiterated their commitment to enhancing the functionality of the corridor, with Iran’s Chabahar Port playing a central role. The Chabahar Port is particularly critical for India’s regional connectivity strategy, serving as a gateway to landlocked Central Asia and bypassing traditional routes through Pakistan.
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