Question: India recently held talks with Iran and which of the following country for the Joint use of the Chabahar Port.?
a) Uzbekistan
b) Turkmenistan
c) Afghanistan
d) Iraq
Answer: (a)
Related Facts:-
- On December 14, 2021, India, Iran, and Uzbekistan held talks on joint use of the Chabahar Port.
- Chabahar seaport is in Chabahar located in Iran, on the Gulf of Oman.
- In this meeting it has also been underlined the vital role played by the port in enhancing regional connectivity.
- The three countries discussed further development of transportation corridors across the port during the meeting.
- It was the second such virtual meeting among these countries on developing the strategically important port.
- Participating countries also highlighted the rise in transit traffic between South Asia and Central Asia through the Shahid Beheshti Terminal at Chabahar Port.
- They also discussed the event of the transportation corridor.