India seeks to unlock trade potential with Central Asia via Chabahar port

Amid fast-tracked deliberations on the International North South Transport Corridor (INSTC), India is increasingly looking at unlocking the trade potential of the erstwhile dormant Chabahar Port in Iran.

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Sunday addressed diplomats from Central Asian countries, seeking higher trade engagement via the Chabahar free trade route.

“Once we start exploring this route for trade, we will be able to rationalise our logistical cost, in terms of money and time, helping build an economical, faster, and shorter route between the two regions. I would like to take this opportunity to request all of you to take this message ahead