As
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Washington, the Indian government
backed the Chabahar Port project in Iran and stated that it has provided a
much-needed alternative route to Afghanistan for its reconstruction and for
creating better trade linkages with Central Asia. The development came after the Trump administration threatened to
roll back the sanctions waiver that allowed New Delhi to develop the strategic
port. US President Donald Trump signed a memorandum on Tehran, calling upon
the Secretary of State to modify or rectify sanctions that include any degree
of economic or financial relief, including those related to Chabahar Port.
The
statement came from a senior MEA official during the 46th anniversary of the
Islamic Revolution of Iran. MEA Secretary Jaideep Mazumdar said that regional connectivity has been an important
pillar of India-Iran relations, and the development of the Chabahar Port in
southeastern Iran reflects our joint vision for connectivity for mutual
benefit.