Zarif: India a Major Economic Partner
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran's Foreign Minister Muhammad Javad Zarif on Saturday hailed India as a major economic partner, emphasizing the need for the Indian companies’ closer partnership in Iran’s development projects.
Zarif expressed hope that bilateral relations would increase in all spheres given the age-old relations between Tehran and New Delhi. He also highlighted the grounds for India’s partnership in the Iranian projects, such as development of the southeastern port of Chabahar, noting that development of the port will promote cooperation among Iran, India and Afghanistan.