Armenian Ministry of Economy says businesses could be greatly interested in Iran’s Chabahar port
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YEREVAN, DECEMBER 6, ARMENPRESS. Iran’s Chabahar port could be of great interest for Armenian logistical companies after completing the construction of the necessary infrastructures, according to a senior official at the Armenian ministry of economy.
Haykaz Nasibyan, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Economy, told Armenpress that the port could become a highly important hub for Armenia for developing and strengthening commercial ties across the world.
Nasibyan highlighted the recent visit by ministry of economy officials and Armenian businessmen to Iran, when memoranda of cooperation were signed.
During the exploratory visit local officials briefed the Armenian delegation on the Chabahar port capacity, infrastructures and trade prospects. The Armenian private investors got acquainted with the conditions at the port and discussed prospects of possible cooperation.
“The government of Armenia attaches importance to the development and deepening of economic relations with Iran. Numerous mutual-visits have taken place. During this visit, issues pertaining to the Armenian-Iranian economic agenda were discussed, as well as the course of implementation of the previously achieved agreements, the memorandum of understanding signed during the intergovernmental commission meeting, as well as possible cooperation in new directions. The visit also had an exploratory component. It is no coincidence that the delegation included representatives of Armenian logistical companies,” Nasibyan said.
The official described Chabahar as a port with great potential, and after the completion of the construction of necessary infrastructures it could become of great interest for Armenian logistical companies. Armenian companies are not yet using the port.
Mr. Nasibyan lauded the meeting between the Armenian delegation and Iranian officials.
He said that at the end of the meeting the sides signed memoranda of cooperation, which will soon transform into agreements and the Armenian companies will be able to conduct activities in the Chabahar port.
Chabahar Port is a seaport in Chabahar located in southeastern Iran.