Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether Government is planning to construct a 900 km. Railway Line that would connect Chabahar Port in Iran to Hajigak Region of Afghanistan; and

(b) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI E. AHAMED)

(a) & (b) Government has been holding discussions with the Government of Iran on the possibility of upgradation of the Chabahar Port and rail connectivity in the region.

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