Use Chabahar port, India tells Central Asian countries
- India has urged Central Asian countries to use the port of Chabahar located on the southeast coast of Iran to enhance connectivity and trade with India and other countries in the world.
Key Highlights
- Participating in the sixthRegional Dialogue of Secretaries of Security Councils/National Security Advisers on Afghanistan in Kyrgyz capital Bishkek
- India’s Deputy National Security Adviser called for an “inclusive and representative” government in Afghanistan
- said the approach towards the Taliban-ruled country should be based on consensus.
- During his interaction with delegates from Iran, Russia, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan,
- India invited “Central Asian neighbors to utilize the Chabahar port as well as the Shahid Beheshti terminal at the port for maritime trade with India and other countries of the world
- India has not recognised the Taliban outfit which came to power in August 2021 after the end of the U.S. occupation.
- Participating in dialogue india committed to providing humanitarian assistance, ensuring formation of a truly inclusive and representative government
- combating terrorism and drug trafficking and preserving the rights of women, children and the minorities
Prelims Takeaway
- Chabahar port
- Shahid Beheshti