Chabahar Port in Iran is the country's sole oceanic port. This is located on the south-eastern coast of the country, in the Gulf of Oman. The port signifies a major gateway between Pakistan, India, Afghanistan, Europe, and Russia – the Commonwealth of Independent States. A trilateral transit agreement was signed by India, Iran, and Afghanistan in 2016, which confirmed easier access of Indian goods to Iran, Afghanistan and beyond. India took over the operations of Oman's Chabahar Port back in December 2018, which also further consolidated its position in the region.