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The world this week: Trump-Xi meeting; India’s 6-month exemption from US sanctions on Chabahar port; and shaky ceasefire in Gaza

November 01, 2025 12:01 pm

From the first meeting between US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in 6 years to Afghanistan-Pakistan ceasefire talks – a lot has happened in the world this week.

In turnaround, US gives six-month relief from sanctions to Chabahar

October 31, 2025 3:36 am

Chabahar is a deep water port located in the Sistan-Baluchistan province of Iran. It is the closest Iranian port to India, and is located in the open sea, providing easy and secure access for large cargo ships.

India gets six-month US sanctions waiver for Chabahar port, says MEA

October 30, 2025 4:31 pm

Located in southeastern Iran, the Chabahar Port is a key strategic project for India, offering its only direct maritime access to the Arabian Sea via Iran while bypassing Pakistan.

Iran minister in Delhi for talks to boost ties, trade via Chabahar

January 03, 2025 9:08 am

From tourism to agriculture, Tehran wants to boost ties with Delhi and bilateral talks will take place before the Trump administration takes charge on January 20.

Express View on Chabahar contract with Iran: Looking West

May 14, 2024 10:46 pm

It is an indication of India's diplomatic maturity, ability to negotiate complex global landscape

US warns of sanctions after India, Iran seal Chabahar deal

May 15, 2024 7:17 am

While there was no official word from the Ministry of External Affairs, sources downplayed the comments by saying that the spokesperson was not fully aware of the facts.

In Tehran, Sarbananda Sonowal focusses on bilateral ties

August 23, 2022 1:21 am

The announcement was made after Sonowal on Monday called on Iran's Vice President, Mohammad Mokhber, in Tehran and reiterated commitment to strengthen the bilateral relations.

Iran curbs won't hit Chabahar: US signals climbdown for India

October 25, 2020 9:21 am

Keen to remove wrinkles ahead of the in-person Indo-US 2+2 ministerial meeting, the US has sought to assuage India’s concerns regarding Chabahar port.

India supports developing Chabahar port as alternate access route to Afghanistan, Central Asia: MEA

March 15, 2018 8:05 pm

Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said significant progress has been made in operationalising the Chabahar port. 

India gets access to strategic Oman port Duqm for military use, Chabahar-Gwadar in sight

February 13, 2018 8:46 am

This is part of India’s maritime strategy to counter Chinese influence and activities in the region. This was one of the key takeaways of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Oman over the last two days.

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