Iran, Afghanistan discuss transit agreement

Tehran, April 14, IRNA - Iran’s Ambassador to Kabul Mohammad Reza Bahrami in a meeting with Afghan Deputy Foreign Minister Ershad Ahmadi on Monday, discussed Tehran-Kabul-New Delhi trilateral transit agreement. The two officials underlined the importance of the trilateral trade and transit agreement in boosting regional economy. The two officials also stressed the expansion of bilateral cooperation between Tehran and Kabul. The trilateral trade and transit agreement is aimed at making use of the Iranian Chabahar Port for trade and transit purposes. The Chabahar Port lies in over 17 km lands and is situated in southeast of Iran. Afghanistan as a land-locked country is relying on Pakistan ports these days to transfer its trade commodities. Utilizing Chabahar Port could increase regional economic cooperation and trade ties among regional nations.