(a) whether the Government proposes to operate Chabahar
Port in Iran and another port in Bangladesh for
transportation of goods and other purposes;
(b) if so, the details thereof along with the time by
which these ports are likely to be operated by the
Government;
(c) whether the Government proposes to use these two
ports for defence related matters also; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SHIPPING
(SHRI PON. RADHAKRISHNAN)
(a)&(b):Yes, Madam. India Ports Global Ltd. has signed a Contract with Aria Banader of Iran to equip
and operate two terminals at Chabahar - Shahid -Beheshti Port in Iran for transportation of
goods and other purposes. There is no decision to operate any Port in Bangladesh.
As per Article 6 of the Contract, effort are to be made to commence commercial operations at
Chabahar –Shahid- Beheshti Port in Iran within 18 months from the Contract activation date or
4 months from the date on which the Lessor hands over the Terminals and the Infrastructure
Facilities to the Lessee in accordance with the terms of the Contract.
(c) No, Madam.
(d) Does not arise.
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