
July 31, 2022, Mumbai – Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan Nurlan Zhalgasbayev in Mumbai took part in an International Conference dedicated to the “Chabahar Port Day” and designed to promote the establishment of India's interconnection with Central Asian markets through the Shahid Beheshti port (Chabahar) through the “International North-South Transport Corridor” (International North-South Transport Corridor - INSTC). The event was organized by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways of the Republic of India.
The event was attended by Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister, MoPSW & AYUSH, Shripad Yesso Naik, Minister of State, MoPSW, Ambassadors of Central Asian countries, accredited in New Delhi, H.E. Mr. Jalil Eslami, Deputy of Port and economic affairs of PMO of Afghanistan and others.
In his speech, the Ambassador of Kazakhstan noted that Chabakhar's connection with INSTC can play a vital role in the development of trade in the region, and also has the potential to further stimulate development in landlocked countries.
During the session, the Indian and Iranian sides presented presentations about the Shahid Beheshti port to the participants and held meetings with representatives of the business community.