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23 Sep 2020

'Shahid Beheshti port in Iran has handled 12 lakh tons of cargo since 2018'

Shahid Beheshti Port of Chabahar in Iran, constructed by India, has handled 12 lakh tons of cargo and 8200 containers since December 2018, the Ministry of External Affairs has told the lawmakers in Parliament. It was in the year 2018, an Indian company - India Ports Global took over the operations of the port. The port has played a key role in connecting India with Afghanistan. So far, in this financial year starting April 2020, India has sent 53000 tons of wheat to Afghanistan. The country is sending 75000 tons of wheat to Afghanistan as part of its COVID-19 support and, 8 consignments have already been shipped via Chabahar Port.

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