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India-Iran Pact on Seafarers

India-Iran Pact on Seafarers To facilitate the movement of seafarers from both nations in accordance with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping (STCW) (1978). for Seafarers, India and Iran signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). More about the news                The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is signed on the recognition of Certificates of Competency in Unlimited Voyages in accordance with the International Convention. The International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (1978), seeks to assist seafarers from both nations. Chabahar Port: The event focused on the port's position as a commerce multiplier for…

24 August, 2022 India and Iran

International North-South Transport Corridor

International North-South Transport Corridor Context India’s Foreign Minister addresses the Chabahar Day event organized at the Maritime India Summit.  During the address, the minister put forward the proposal with respect to INSTC (International North-South Transport Corridor): Inclusion of Chabahar Port in the International North-South Transport Corridor(INSTC). Expansion of the INSTC membership by including Afghanistan and Uzbekistan. About the International North-South Transport Corridor(INSTC): INSTC was first proposed in 2000 to improve connectivity between Russia, Central Asian states, and India. Route: It is a 7,200-km-long multi-modal connectivity project to establish transport networks (ship, rail, and road route). It will be used for moving freight between…

06 March, 2021 India and Iran

Meeting on Chabahar Port - India-Iran-Central Asia

TWG Meeting on Chabahar Port The first Trilateral Working Group Meeting between India, Iran and Uzbekistan on the joint use of Chabahar Port was held virtually. The participants discussed the joint use of Chabahar Port for trade and transit purposes and enhanced regional connectivity. India has proposed to hold "Chabahar Day” on the sidelines of the International Maritime Summit to be hosted by India in January 2021. Past related news Chabahar Port: It is located on the Gulf of Oman and is only 72 km away from the Gwadar port in Pakistan which has been developed by China. The port serves as the only oceanic port of Iran and…

17 December, 2020 India and Iran

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