Which port is developed by Iran in India?
Chabahar Port
In 2015, India agreed to help develop Iran’s Chabahar Port and an associated railway that would enable India to trade with Afghanistan unimpeded by Pakistan, the independent Congressional Research Service (CRS) said in its latest report for the members of the US Congress.
Is Chabahar a deep sea port?
Chabahar, a deep water port therefore comes into the equation as it can ease the burden on Bandar Abbas. Chabahar port is strategically located in the Gulf of Oman on the mouth of the strait of Hormuz, an important choke point through which oil and gas tankers drawing energy from the Gulf countries pass.
What is Ashgabat agreement Upsc?
Ashgabat Agreement is an international transport and transit corridor facilitating transportation of goods between Central Asia and the Persian Gulf. The Ashgabat Agreement aims to develop the shortest trade route between Central Asian countries and Iranian and Omani ports.
Where are Gwadar and Chabahar ports located?
The Chahbahar port in the south of Sistan and Baluchistan Province of Iran. It is the only Iranian port with direct access to the ocean. Gwadar is in the Baluchistan province of Pakistan rich in natural resources like oil and gas. Out of Pakistan’s ~28tcf gas reserves, ~19tcf are in Baluchistan.
Who paid for Pakistan buying Gwadar from Oman?
The Sultan of Oman agreed to hand Gwadar over to Pakistan for Rs 5.5 Billion, which was mostly paid by Aga Khan IV. In 1948, Makran acceded to the newly created Dominion of Pakistan and was made a district – but Gwadar at that time was not included in Makran.
Where is the Chabahar port located?
Chabahar Port, the only oceanic port in Iran, is located in the Gulf of Oman on the south-eastern coast of Iran. The expansion project will increase the total capacity of the port to 82Mt.
What is Phase 1 of Chabahar port expansion?
Phase one of Chabahar Port expansion involved the construction of two 640m-long container berths and three 540m-long multi-purpose berths. Dredging was carried out for approximately 15 million cubic metres and breakwater was extended by 1,650m during the first phase of development.
What is the Chabahar rail project?
The Chabahar Rail Project is a 628 km Chabahar-Zahedan line, which will be extended to Zaranj across the border in Afghanistan. Q 3. Where is the Chabahar Port located?
Why did Iran drop India from Chabahar port project?
As a recent update, Iran dropped India from the Chabahar Port and decided to continue with its construction on its own. Iran authorities mentioned the delay in funding as the reason. Also, China signed a 400 billion dollars strategic partnership deal with Iran.