Addressing a group of people in the strategic port, Rouhani said the city is preparing to become a center for industrial, petrochemical, steel and mineral projects.

“Doubtlessly, Chabahar should become an industrial and commercial center. In order to become industrial, it should be connected to the gas supply network,” said the president.

Rouhani said his administration has defined appropriate plans for gas and water supply, mine exploration and construction of petrochemical plants in Chabahar.

“In order to develop tourism, we need investment and we will prepare the grounds for the private sector investment,” said the president.