Iran invites Pakistan to participate in Chahbahar project

[Taimoor Khan]

"He likened Iran’s relations with India to Pakistan’s ties with Saudi Arabia. “Our relations with India, just like Pakistan’s relations with Saudi Arabia, are not against Pakistan as we understand Pakistan’s relations with Saudi Arabia are not against Iran,” the crafty and skilful diplomat said trying to remind about his country’s concerns."


Zareef is using wrong analogy here. India has got more intense economic, trade and energy links with Saudi Arabia then with Iran. There is a huge Indian diaspora working in Saudi Arabia, a big source of remittance. Pakistan never once raised the issue about Saudi-Indian ties. But the problem with Iran-India ties is their effects on security of Pakistan and its citizens. Kulbashan Yadav is a living example of that concern.

Rather relying on rhetoric and words, Iranian side needs to demonstrate and come to a mutually agreed mechanism where Pakistan can be satisfied that Indian presence in Iran will not cause any security and terrorism issue to Pakistan. Sharing data of Indians in Iran with Pakistan and strict vigil on them would be a good start for confidence building measures. There is already genuine concern within Pakistan about Iranian establishment and people are refusing to believe that Iranian were not aware of Kulbashan and his network activities. This is also compounded by other factors like Uzair Baluch and his Iranian nationality. Another KY will be a complete disaster to Pak-Iran relations and its in Iran own interests to understand the ramifications.

 

[khansaheeb]

Pakistani land route via Karachi or Gawadar will not benefit India atall. In fact it will give unwanted leverage to an adversary who always tried to block Indian trade access to Afg and Central Aisa. Only leverage was from wagha to tokam border but it is a long gone case now. In my opinion, India will even refuse Wagha Tokam route in another couple of years.

Your choice , your loss. India needs to put emotions aside and look at it from a business and economic perspective. There is no gain in hatred and war only losses and pain. Let's resolve the Kashmir issue and few other bilateral issues and move on. Look at the disaster Hitler brought to his people, Modi is beckoning a worst disaster for India. I know like Hitler, Modi had a painful childhood, but he shouldn't take it out on his neighbours but instead should seek counselling or Psychiatric treatment.

 

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Iran repeats offer to meet energy needs

Imran AyubUpdated March 14, 2018
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KARACHI: Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif speaks at the Iran-Pakistan Business Forum on Tuesday.— AFP


KARACHI: Iranian Foreign Minister Dr Javad Zarif on Tuesday reiterated his offer for meeting Pakistan’s electricity demand calling his country a “reliable source” for its neighbour to get energy resources.

Addressing a ceremony organised by Iran-Pakistan Business Forum as a part of 70-year celebrations of diplomatic ties, Mr Zarif called the two countries “emotionally” attached and emphasised the need to exploit the huge potential of bilateral trade and investment.

“Iran was the first country to recognise Pakistan as an independent country. It’s time to cultivate this relationship to exploit the huge potential of trade and investment on both sides of the border. To achieve this objective, we need to increase interaction both at the government and private levels.”

Dr Zarif, accompanied by a large trade delegation from Iran, had arrived on a three-day visit to Pakistan on Monday to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Pak-Iran diplomatic relations.

As part of his engagement during the three-day visit, the Iranian foreign minister held meetings with prominent businessmen of Pakistan on Tuesday and highlighted the economic potential of Iran and the opportunities for joint ventures with other countries.

“Iran is always ready to help Pakistan meet its electricity demand to a great extent,” he said, while recalling the number of advantages his country offered for Pakistan’s economy and businessmnen. “Iran can be a reliable source for Pakistan to get gas and electricity. We are very much capable to produce as much electricity as Pakistan wants. I personally feel both the governments would have to sit together to remove tariff and non-tariff barriers, simplify the customs procedures and re-establish a banking channel after lifting of sanctions on Iran, speedy execution of Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline, signing of Free Trade Agreement, etc.”

He said that businessmen from both countries could strike deals in sectors like energy, science and technology, infrastructure, chemicals and human resources development.

Dr Zarif also lauded the forum, calling it a ‘bridge that could bring the people of two sides closer’.

Earlier, while addressing the forum, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah invited Iranian businessmen for investment in the province, mainly in Thar coal projects, wind and solar energy sector and infrastructure.

“Sindh offers phenomenal scope to investors, and over the years, massive development in energy sector proves this fact. By the next year, we would be producing 660MW electricity from coal in Thar. Similarly, renewable energy projects in Thatta, Jamshoro and Sukkur offer a great opportunity to the investors,” he said.

Published in Dawn, March 14th, 2018

 

[BABA AGHORI]

Your choice , your loss. India needs to put emotions aside and look at it from a business and economic perspective. There is no gain in hatred and war only losses and pain. Let's resolve the Kashmir issue and few other bilateral issues and move on. Look at the disaster Hitler brought to his people, Modi is beckoning a worst disaster for India. I know like Hitler, Modi had a painful childhood, but he shouldn't take it out on his neighbours but instead should seek counselling or Psychiatric treatment.

Pakistan should keep its economics aside and be as emotional as ever... keep denying land access to India via Wagha...
India is smart enough, it created an alternative, though a penny or two more expensive, but every penny India will over pay, India will make sure it's adversary will be loosing 5 times more, in terms of business and leverage over the region. A good way to break a badly planned anti-trade hegemony.

Kashmir issue is resolved, No one can get an inch more from whatever they already have. Acceptance will come with a greater price. Let's see how much each side can pay to keep it burning and burn otherside out.

Let Modi have what he had, he and his country both are very well placed right now. Think of FATF, debt repayment, International Image. Modi being a baniya will not take a stick, but will starve the other side to deathbed and then negotiate to make the adversary lose everything to manage few more breath.

 

[chander_011]

Your choice , your loss. India needs to put emotions aside and look at it from a business and economic perspective. There is no gain in hatred and war only losses and pain. Let's resolve the Kashmir issue and few other bilateral issues and move on. Look at the disaster Hitler brought to his people, Modi is beckoning a worst disaster for India. I know like Hitler, Modi had a painful childhood, but he shouldn't take it out on his neighbours but instead should seek counselling or Psychiatric treatment.

Although I favour Congress party for nation and AAP for Delhi but your comments about our Prime minister Modi will not be accepted even by his adversaries in India. Modi policies are not liked by vast majority of Indians but Mr. Modi is our Prime minister. Remember PM means head of the nation. We Indians love our country, so whoever head our country will get respect. Although I know this concept is alien to Pakistani friends. Nobody respect their own leadership in their own country in Pakistan.

 

[somebozo]

Even for its trolling value this is a very cruel joke Iran played with India..
Inviting Indias arch enemy to join a project funded and built by India to counter Pakistan.
I cannot stop laughing at Iranian sense of humor..!

 

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Extremist Hindutva Media even admits defeat of Chabahar... Iran support Free Kashmir and Pakistan Joining Chabahar. ... Thank you Modi for building Chabahar for Pakistan.


Iran backs Kashmir cause while telling Pakistan to join Chabahar project
Written By: Vicky Nanjappa

Updated: Wed, Mar 14, 2018, 10:30 [IST]



Iran has invited Pakistan and China to participate in the development of the Chabahar port and also extended support to the right to self-determination for the people of Jammu and Kashmir.


During his meeting with Zarif, Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi thanked the Iranian leadership for its "steadfast support" to the struggle of the Kashmiris.

The development comes in the backdrop of India and Iran inking an agreement to lease operation control of a part of the port to New Delhi for 18 months. India would commence operations with borrowed Iranian equipment by May. The port is crucial for India as it plans on creating a trade and transport corridor to Afghanistan while bypassing Pakistan.

Zarif said, "our relations with India, just like Pakistan's relations with Saudi Arabia, are not against Pakistan as we understand Pakistan's relations with Saudi Arabia are not against Iran."

Zarif also raised the issue of cooperation between Chabahar and Gwadar ports during his meetings with foreign minister Asif and National Security Adviser Nasser Janjua. During his meeting with Janjua on Tuesday, Zarif talked about "tapping into the potential of Gwadar and Chabahar ports" to boost economic cooperation, according to a statement from Iran's foreign ministry.

OneIndia News

 

[khansaheeb]

Even for its trolling value this is a very cruel joke Iran played with India..
Inviting Indias arch enemy to join a project funded and built by India to counter Pakistan.
I cannot stop laughing at Iranian sense of humor..!

It is rather puzzling. Perhaps it's an offer they know we won't accept. But, let's call their bluff and see what happens.