Speaking about the agreements reached with Oman during the recent visit of the Iranian delegation to the country, the Director General of Transit of the Roads and Transport Organization said: "Since Oman is also a member of the North-South Corridor , the basis of the agreements to activate this corridor to connect Oman traveled to the CIS and Russia via Iran.
He continued, “Oman, due to its geographical location in the region, has made significant investments in the area of ​​ports over the past decade, which has the potential to facilitate re-export and transit from countries of 'East Asia and South Asia such as India.'
The Director General of Transit of the Roads and Transport Organization, stating that in activating the transit of Oman through Iran, the focus has been on the port of Chabahar, said: The port of our country closest to Oman is Chabahar port, which we are focusing on development of this port and seek development oriented We are east through Chabahar and facilitate transit to Afghanistan and countries of the CIS.
He pointed out that all these agreements were reached in a context where Turkmenistan recently announced that it would allow trucks to travel from June 1, and that this meeting with Oman would be important in terms of time and regional conditions.
Stating that good port agreements have been reached with the Omani people, he added, "We will set up regular container and ship lines with Oman, and traders from both countries and other countries will be able to use these lines. regular".
Referring to the establishment of a logistics center in Iran and Oman, the general manager of Transit said: "During the meeting with the Omanis, we announced our desire to invest in the field of logistics in this country. and it was decided that part of Chabahar will be invested in Oman and a logistics center will be set up." Will be located in the port.
He continued: "Soon a meeting will be held with the presence of the member countries of the Ashgabat Treaty, including Oman, Iran, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, and since these countries are members of the Carnet Tir Convention, it is possible for Iranian and Omani trucks to move through their territories. And all of these questions will be addressed.
“It should be known that the sanctions are a serious obstacle to establishing relations with other countries and many areas are affected by the sanctions, but the port of Chabahar is exempt from sanctions,” said the director general of transit. of the Roads and Transport Organization. sanctions and agreements are based on the presence of Oman in the port of Chabahar.