Once the necessary infrastructure is completed, Iran's Chabahar Port could become a key logistics hub for Armenia's trade with the broader world. This was highlighted following a recent working visit by a delegation of Armenian entrepreneurs and representatives from Armenia's Ministry of Economy to the Islamic Republic of Iran.
According to Haykaz Nasibyan, Secretary-General of Armenia's Ministry of Economy, the Armenian delegation, led by Deputy Minister Narek Hovakimyan, met with Chabahar Port’s General Director Ghasem Asgari and Javad Sepahi, Vice-Governor of Sistan and Baluchestan Province.
As reported by Armenpress, the Iranian side showcased the port’s capabilities, infrastructure, and trade potential, while Armenian private investors explored existing conditions and discussed potential collaboration opportunities.
"The Armenian government places great importance on fostering and deepening economic relations with Iran. Numerous reciprocal visits have taken place recently," noted Nasibyan. He added that the meetings covered topics on the Armenian-Iranian economic agenda, the status of prior agreements, and prospects for collaboration in new areas.
A key highlight of the visit was the participation of Armenian logistics companies. The discussions resulted in the signing of memorandums of understanding between Armenian firms and the Iranian side, which are expected to evolve into formal agreements in the near future.
This will enable Armenian companies to begin operations at Chabahar Port, which remains untapped by Armenian businesses but holds significant potential for boosting regional trade.
Earlier, BMG, citing Iranian Ambassador to Armenia Mehdi Sobahani, reported that an agreement had been reached to hold a trilateral meeting on launching the India-Iran-Armenia transport corridor.
The proposed corridor aims to facilitate the delivery of goods from India and the Persian Gulf states to markets in the European Union and the Eurasian Economic Union. The logistics chain would begin in the Indian port of Mumbai, with goods transported to Chabahar Port in southeastern Iran. From there, the route would pass through Armenia using both road and rail.
Subsequently, shipments could continue through Georgia via two pathways: toward Greek and Bulgarian ports or to Russia, either by sea or through the Upper Lars border crossing.
