New Delhi: India is being given a six month sanction waiver from the US on the Chabahar port, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal revealed on Thursday. He confirmed at a media briefing that recent reports that had been circulating on this were true. He added that the exemption on the port in south eastern Iran had been granted a few days ago, though he could not confirm the exact date.

This Chabahar port is crucial to India’s interests as it grants the country a gateway into resource-rich Central Asia by bypassing Pakistan. However, some diplomats believe that the move may be of “limited value” given the short time period of the sanctions waiver for India and more to do with President Trump’s personal agenda.

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