TEHRAN [Iran], Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal, who is on a visit to Tehran to attend the signing ceremony of the long-term cooperation agreement between Iran and India, met and held talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian . During the meeting, the Iranian Foreign Minister said that Iran has a strategic approach to its relations with India, the Ministry of External Affairs said in an official release, adding that it looks forward to developing cooperation with India in bilateral and multilateral capacities within the framework of BRICS. Expressed the desire. Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Amirabdollahian said the Islamic Republic of Iran considers India a reliable partner and stressed that it has adopted a vision for long-term cooperation with India, the release also said, adding that the Iranian foreign The minister also said that a contract for equipping is being signed. And operationalizing the Shahid Beheshti Port terminals in Chabahar and promoting cooperation in the North and South corridors are very important opportunities to increase trade volumes between the two countries and the region. He also said that various departments of the Iranian government were ready to help implement the contract.On his part, Sonowal expressed satisfaction over the agreement and said it was an important and historic day for the relations between the two countries as well as regional ties. He further said, "Today, Iran and India witnessed the signing of a long-term agreement to equip the Shahid Beheshti Port. We believe that the contract will create business development opportunities for both countries. Indian Shipping The minister said that this deal not only enhances the relations between the two great countries Iran and India, but is also a strong step for India in the global supply chain and maritime sector, Sonowal said that this deal is part of India's strategic partnership with India.According to the release, the business plans, which provide an alternative trade corridor to India, Iran, Afghanistan and countries in Central Asia.