Iranian Ambassador Iraj Elahi called Chabahar Port the “golden gateway” for regional connectivity, highlighting its role in strengthening India-Iran ties through a long-term operational agreement and the International North-South Transport Corridor.
“Our economic ties are growing in many fields. Last year, Iran and India signed a long-term agreement to run the Chabahar port, known as the “golden gateway” to connect nations along the Indian Ocean with Central Asia and the Caucasus. Cooperation through the International North-South Transport Corridor is another key example of the strong partnership between our countries”, Elahi noted,
The Iranian envoy was attending an event celebrating the 46th anniversary of the Victory of the Islamic Revolution (National Day of the Islamic Republic of Iran).
During the event, Elahi also celebrated the strong historical relationship between the two countries, pointing out that “Iran and India share a long history of friendship.
The Persian language is a key cultural link between us and is recognised by the Indian government as one of India’s classical languages.” He noted the increasing cooperation between the nations on regional and global issues, including through platforms like the SCO and BRICS. He also referred to the recent positive meeting between President Pezeshkian and
Prime Minister Modi at the BRICS summit in Russia, saying it has opened a new chapter of cooperation between Iran and India.
