India to sign 10-year Chabahar port pact with Iran today; move to help counter Pakistan’s Gwadar port, China’s BRI

India is set to sign a significant deal with Iran to manage Chabahar Port for the next decade, a move with far-reaching implications for the region. This diplomatic gesture comes amidst a busy election period and aims to strengthen India's connectivity to Afghanistan, Central Asia, and the larger Eurasian region, bypassing Pakistan's Gwadar port and China's Belt and Road Initiative.

May 13, 2024 - 03:00
India to sign 10-year Chabahar port pact with Iran today; move to help counter Pakistan’s Gwadar port, China’s BRI
India is set to sign a significant deal with Iran to manage Chabahar Port for the next decade, a move with far-reaching implications for the region. This diplomatic gesture comes amidst a busy election period and aims to strengthen India's connectivity to Afghanistan, Central Asia, and the larger Eurasian region, bypassing Pakistan's Gwadar port and China's Belt and Road Initiative.