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The strategic role of the port of Chabahar in connecting the ports located by the Caspian Sea to the Gulf of Oman has convinced Russian officials specially President Putin to use it as a route to transit goods to other countries and the Indian subcontinent in particular. Sergei said while inspecting the strategic port which is located in the Southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchistan.
The Russian official went on point out that his country is planning to invest in constructing exclusive terminals in the port`s Shahid Beheshti jetty.
He hailed the ports convincing infrastructures and said it could well play an important role in enhancing relations among Iran`s numerous neighbors.
The Managing Director of the provincial Ports and Maritime Organization Behrouz Aqayee. for his part. outlined the capacities and potential of the existing infrastructures of Chabahar port for investors and businessmen.
He stressed that Russian businessmen face no obstacles in expanding their activities in the port. Chabahar port. as one of the main ports in southern Iran. enjoys a strategic position as it lies to the north of the Gulf of Oman and has access to international waters.
Last month. Aqayee announced that Foreign entities have shown interest in investing in Chabahar port. and 11 investment agreements have been signed to be implemented by the end of this Persian year.
`The number of those who are interested in investment in Chabahar Port has been on the rise. and it is expected that business people and traders benefit from the advantages of the port such as the capacity of loading and unloading at the port.` he added.
Afghanistan procures 95 percent of its supplies through imports. and therefore. the port will be the least expensive route for transferring goods. he said.
Various projects. including the second phase of development of Shahid Beheshti port. oil and petrochemical terminals. durable goods warehouse. open warehouse. terminal hall. passenger wharf. shipyard to build and offer maintenance services for ships. and petrochemical downstream industries are among the major investment opportunities in Chabahar.
