We're keen on developing Chabahar Port and are hopeful of starting operations in 12 to 18 months," Gadkari told PTI. WHERE IS CHABAHAR PORT? An operational Chabahar port will benefit trade relationship between India, Iran and AfghanistanIran's Chabahar port is located on the Gulf of Oman and is the only oceanic port of the country. The port gives access to the energy-rich Persian Gulf nations' southern coast and India can bypass Pakistan with the Chabahar port becoming functional. 7 REASONS WHY CHABAHAR PORT IS CRUCIAL FOR INDIA

Source: India Today August 07, 2017 06:11 UTC