Iran the highway for India's penetration into the heart of Asia

Pars Today - India's efforts to redefine the Chabahar agreement can be seen as a major step for this country to penetrate the heart of Asia through this agreement with Iran.

The port of Chabahar, located on the coast of the Oman Sea, is a testament to the growing ties between India and Iran. According to Pars Today, Chabahar is a unique route that connects India to the heart of Central Asia through Afghanistan. Therefore, the Chabahar agreement, signed in 2016 by the transportation ministers of India, Iran, and Afghanistan, is a very important agreement aimed at developing relations and accessing Central Asian countries.

Now, the implementation of the Iran-India agreement is on the agenda, with a review of some of its sections. The Iranian Eqtesad News website writes: Based on the agreement between India's Port Global and Iran's Ports and Maritime Organization, India's Port Global has committed to increase its investment from $85 million to $120 million to equip the Chabahar port.

Furthermore, Chabahar is ready to integrate with the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC), which connects Russia to India.

The North-South Corridor has paved the way for cooperation between India, Russia, Iran, and other countries, including Azerbaijan, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkey, Ukraine, Syria, Belarus, and Oman. This multi-dimentional transport corridor combines rail and sea transportation and is more cost-effective than China's Belt and Road Initiative and the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.

Observers believe that the strategic foundations of this partnership are deeply intertwined with the mutual geopolitical and economic interests of both countries.

Many analysts believe that the active interaction between Iran and India goes beyond limited interests and not only benefits both countries but also strengthens a broader level of regional development and cooperation.

In fact, the Chabahar port in Iran is a guiding star for both Iran and India, illuminating a path amid geopolitical uncertainty. According to many experts, Chabahar can change the regional dynamics.

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Key phrases: Iran-India cooperation, North-South Corridor, Chabahar port, Chabahar agreement, Iran-India relations