Iran, India Discuss North-South Corridor Via Chabahar
Delegation of Indian operator (IGPL) met with shipping managers of the Islamic Republic of Iran, discussing the development of the International North-South Transport Corridor through the port of Chabahar.
Afghanistan, India Top Iran in Carpet Exports
A member of board of directors of Iran Carpet Manufacturers and Exports Association says Iran ranks fourth or fifth in the exports of carpet, and countries like India and Afghanistan have sped past Iran in exports of carpet while Iran had been the world top carpet exporters till a couple of years ago.
Amir Abdollahian visit to India postponed
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian’s visit to India has been postponed as his Indian counterpart Subrahmanyam Jaishankar has contracted coronavirus, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh broke the story on Friday.
India to Launch New Shipping Line to Chabahar Next Month
A new direct shipping route between Iran’s southeastern port of Chabahar and Indian ports of Nhava Sheva and Kandla will open next month with the arrival of a container service at Shahid Beheshti port, an Iranian official says.
Iran’s Exports to India Witnessing 74% Rise This Year
Iran’s exports to India in the first 9 months of the current year have increased by 74% comparing to the same period in the preceding year while its imports have declined by 37%.
Official Denies Shortage of Ship for Exports to India
Director of East Hormozgan Maritime and Ports Organization refuted reports that due to lack of ships, exports of agro products have been disrupted and called it a fake and baseless claim.
Iran Seeks Resumption of Oil Sales to India
Iran’s ambassador to India says Tehran expects New Delhi to resume oil purchases from Iran. He added Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian plans to visit India later this month.
India removes restrictions on Iranian cargo ships
India’s Mundra Port has reportedly reconsidered its decision on not handling Iranian cargoes as of November 15, Masoud Polmeh, the secretary-general of Shipping Association of Iran (SAOI) announced.
India calls on central Asian countries to expand trade through Chabahar
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called on Central Asian countries to benefit from Iran’s southeastern Chabahar Port capacities for expanding their trade in the region, Bloomberg reported.
Over $125 million allocated to nanotechnology sector
As of the start of a national plan to develop the nanotechnology sector 15 years ago, more than 5,283 billion rials (about $125.7 million at the official exchange rate of 42,000 rials) has been allocated to nanotechnology projects, IRNA reported on Saturday.