Iran introduces ports potentials in Malaysia

The meeting held in Klang Port was also participated by Iranian port officials, manufacturers, businessmen and industrialists.

The event was organized by Iran diplomatic mission in Malaysia.

The representatives of logistic marine, shipping, sea transportation, and packaging attended the meeting.

Chabahar Port in south of Iran and north of Sea of Oman is one of the most important ports in this region which has access to high seas, Afkham said.

Thanks to its strategic position, Chabahar has the closest access to Central Asian countries' markets like those of Afghanistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan, she said.

promotion of Makran and Chabahar to reinforce international sea transportation network is of high importance, she added.

Iranian ambassador expressed hope for the meeting to bring about new opportunities for developing economic cooperation between Tehran and Kuala Lumpur.

Meanwhile, Iran commercial attaché to Malaysia Esmail Takieh Sadat told the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) that the meeting aims at facilitating trade, attracting Malaysian investors and inviting them to create an active shipping mechanism.

Chabahar Port is a seaport in Chabahar located in southeastern Iran, on the Gulf of Oman. It serves as Iran's only oceanic port, and consists of two separate ports named Shahid Kalantari and Shahid Beheshti, each of which has five berths.

Klang or Kelang, officially Royal Town of Klang, is a royal town and former capital of the state of Selangor, Malaysia. It is located within the Klang District.

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