New Delhi [India], The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday said India signed an agreement with Iran to operate the Chabahar port as it has the potential to emerge as a connectivity hub for Afghanistan and countries in Central Asia. A long-term agreement was signed for the operation of Chabaha port, the Foreign Ministry spokesperson said. This is a big achievement. We see India's commitment towards developing Chabahar as a connectivity hub for Afghanistan and landlocked Central Asian countries. On Chabahar Port, Randhir Jaiswal said that Chabahar Port is an India-Iran flagship project which serves as an important transit port for trade with Afghanistan.India has been a major player in the development and operation of Chabahar Port. Randhir Jaiswal said the US recognizes the importance of Chabahar port to the ongoing humanitarian assistance in Afghanistan and providing economic options to the country. The State Department spokesperson said the US has recently appreciated the broader relevance of the Chabahar project. , especially in the context of humanitarian supplies to Afghanistan. Earlier on Tuesday, the United States warned that "anyone" considering trade deals with Tehran should be aware of the "potential risk of sanctions." "I would just say...US sanctions on Iran remain in place and we will continue to enforce them," US State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedan Patel said at a press briefing. They need to be conscious of the potential risk that they are opening themselves up to, potential risks or sanctions," Patel said. The State Department said, "The US has opened Chabahar port for continued humanitarian supplies to Afghanistan. Having shown an understanding of the importance of the operation and providing economic options to Afghanistan, he stressed the importance of the Chabahar port, saying, "And through the port, we are able to provide a lot of humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan."Significance of Chabahar Port...It has a vital role as far as the region and its connectivity is concerned, especially for the landlocked countries in the region..."The Indian company, India Ports Global Limited has since taken over the port. Is operating. 2018 on interim lease. Now, we have entered into a long-term agreement which is essential for port operations. Since then, we have provided humanitarian aid, including 85,000 metric tonnes of wheat, 200 metric tonnes of pulses and 40,000 liters of pesticide malathion, to Afghanistan through this port." As India and Iran signed a long-term contract for the operation of Shahid Are.-Behesh Port Terminal in the presence of Indian and Iranian Ministers It is pertinent to note that the Chabahar Port Agreement signed between the two countries will not only enhance regional connectivity but will also facilitate trade especially between India, Iran and Afghanistan. Term Bilateral Contract on Chabahar Port Operation was signed between Indian Ports Global Limited (IPGL) of India and Port and Maritime Organization (PMO) of Iran, providing operations of Shahid-Beheshti in Chabahar Port Development Project for a period of 10 years. Was enabled. "This agreement aims to enhance regional connectivity and facilitate trade, especially between India, Iran and Afghanistan. IPGL's subsidiary India Ports Globa Chabahar Free Zone (IPGL) said in an official release, the office of Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal. IPGCFZ) facilitated the first consignment of exports from Afghanistan to India in 2019.