Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on visit to Iran, UAE

Updated: Aug 18 2022 6:06PM

New Delhi, Aug 18 (PTI) Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday embarked on an official visit to Iran and UAE to participate in bilateral meetings with Iranian ministers and visit Chabahar port.

According to an official statement, the visit will also highlight the importance of Chabahar as a gateway for Indian trade with Europe, Russia and CIS countries.

The minister will take part in bilateral meetings with the ministers of road and urban development and health and medical education of the government of the Islamic Republic of Iran.