US exempts India from certain sanctions for development of Chabahar port in Iran
6 years, 2 months ago

US exempts India from certain sanctions for development of Chabahar port in Iran

Live Mint  

Washington: The United States has exempted India from the imposition of certain sanctions for the development of the strategically-located Chabahar port in Iran, along with the construction of the railway line connecting it with Afghanistan. “After extensive consideration, the Secretary has provided for an exception from imposition of certain sanctions under the Iran Freedom and Counter-Proliferation Act of 2012, with respect to the development of Chabahar port, construction of an associated railway and for shipment of non-sanctionable goods through the port for Afghanistan’s use, as well as the country’s continued imports of Iranian petroleum products,” a State Department spokesperson told PTI. These activities are vital for the ongoing support of Afghanistan’s growth and humanitarian relief.”In May 2016, India, Iran and Afghanistan had inked a pact which entailed the establishment of Transit and Transport Corridor among the three countries using Chabahar Port as one of the regional hubs for sea transportation in Iran, besides multi-modal transport of goods and passengers across the three nations. “The president’s South Asia strategy underscores our ongoing support of Afghanistan’s economic growth and development as well as our close partnership with India,” the state department spokesperson said.

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Why is India Reluctant to engage with Chabahar Port? Seyed Emamian Answers
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Why is India Reluctant to engage with Chabahar Port? Seyed Emamian Answers

India Today  

India and Iran’s connection dates back centuries, marked by cultural exchanges and mutual trade. Question: Do you see any faction within Trump’s America First or Israel First camp that might advocate for Iran? I have always said here, in India and in Delhi, when invited by different think tanks, research institutions, and media channels like you, that it’s very important …

Discussed aid, use of Chabahar port in Iran, says MEA on talks with Taliban
2 months, 1 week ago

Discussed aid, use of Chabahar port in Iran, says MEA on talks with Taliban

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The use of the Indian terminal at Iran’s Chabahar port for exports and humanitarian aid for the Afghan people were among the issues discussed at meetings between an Indian delegation and Taliban leaders in Kabul this week, the external affairs ministry said on Thursday. JP Singh has been closely linked to India’s efforts to develop the terminal at …

India, Iran may restart rail connectivity project between Chabahar and Zahedan
6 months, 2 weeks ago

India, Iran may restart rail connectivity project between Chabahar and Zahedan

Live Mint  

India and Iran plan to fastrack the development of a new rail connectivity route between the Chabahar port and Zahedan city to leverage the strategically located Iranian port as the gateway to the International North–South Transport Corridor, two officials aware of the development said. The INSTC project aims to provide the main trade channel for Central Asian and Eurasian countries …

Chabahar is a metaphor for strategic autonomy
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Chabahar is a metaphor for strategic autonomy

Hindustan Times  

India’s declaration of a day-long State mourning and the lowering of the national flag to half-mast to commemorate the unexpected deaths of Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi and foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian was a rare gesture. India recently signed a 10-year contract to operate the Chabahar port in Iran and further expand its investments in this strategic outpost on the Gulf …

Chabahar’s opportunities and challenges
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Chabahar’s opportunities and challenges

The Hindu  

The recently concluded contract between India and Iran, which gives New Delhi rights to invest in and operate the Shahid-Behesti terminal at Chabahar Port for another 10 years, has created many headlines. This was also made possible in part due to India’s participation in new diplomatic and economic endeavours with the United States, Israel, and Arab partners, such as the …

The road ahead for Indian operations at Chabahar port in Iran
7 months, 3 weeks ago

The road ahead for Indian operations at Chabahar port in Iran

Hindustan Times  

India and Iran are eyeing the next steps for implementing their long-term agreement for Indian operations at Chabahar port, including acquisition of equipment and steps to increase the use of the facility for trans-shipment of goods to destinations such as Russia, people familiar with the matter said. Iranian ambassador Iraj Elahi said the immediate priority for Iran is ensuring that …

Why is the US upset with India's Chabahar port deal with Iran? Explainer
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Why is the US upset with India's Chabahar port deal with Iran? Explainer

India TV News  

India's negotiations with Iran to take over operations of the landmark Chabahar port are reportedly seeing fruition after 21 years. However, amid tensions between the United States of America and Iran, India has become a key geopolitical and economic security interest for the international superpower, inviting criticism from its primary trade partner over its deal. India's decision to collaborate with …

Chabahar | India’s gateway to Central Asia
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Chabahar | India’s gateway to Central Asia

The Hindu  

Before Partition, the town of Chabahar was right at India’s doorstep, situated in Iran’s Sistan Baluchistan province where the Panchatantra was once read in Persian, and Hindustani Urdu is understood and spoken commonly. While the visit shored up Tehran’s invaluable support to India on the international stage proposal against India at the UN HRC in 1994 after an air-dash visit …

Chabahar deal | Could U.S. play spoiler in India-Iran ties? Watch
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Chabahar deal | Could U.S. play spoiler in India-Iran ties? Watch

The Hindu  

This week marked a new chapter in India’s 20 year old interest in a port in Iran- Chabahar. While China continued its oil imports from Iran after the 6 months ran out, India bowed to the Trump administration’s pressure, and stopped all oil imports. In 2017, the US had threatened sanctions on Chabahar as well as India’s oil imports from …

Long-term pact with Iran on Chabahar a ‘major achievement’, says India
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Long-term pact with Iran on Chabahar a ‘major achievement’, says India

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: India on Friday described its long-term pact with Iran for operations at Chabahar port as a major achievement for creating a connectivity hub for landlocked countries in the region, and said even the US has appreciated the larger relevance of this project. External affairs ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal made the remarks at a regular media briefing while responding …

Why Chabahar port is a big deal for India, Iran
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Why Chabahar port is a big deal for India, Iran

Hindustan Times  

The borders of undivided India touched Afghanistan and Central Asia. While it is difficult to redraw the map, Chabahar port could provide access to our hinterland. On Monday, the minister for shipping, and inland waterways Sarbananda Sonowal was in Chabahar to witness the signing of a 10-year long-term contract, which renewed India’s commitment to developing the port in Iran. Chabahar …

Chabahar: India’s Balancing Act Against China, West Asia and the West
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Chabahar: India’s Balancing Act Against China, West Asia and the West

News 18  

Geostrategy is increasingly becoming a process of increasing a nation’s options. While Russia has been encountering sanctions from Western Europe and the US ever since the war with Ukraine, Iran has endured them for far longer. The US, Israel and others in West Asia are aware of India’s cordial relationship with Iran. India’s sea and land route via Chabahar in …

US ‘concerned’ about ‘India-Iran Chabahar port’ deal: ‘Force of terrorism not only in Middle East but other places’
8 months ago

US ‘concerned’ about ‘India-Iran Chabahar port’ deal: ‘Force of terrorism not only in Middle East but other places’

Live Mint  

Noting that countries should be aware of ‘interacting with Iran as it exported terrorism’, US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti recently said ‘it directly attacks other sovereign nation. All you need to know about India-Iran Chabahar port’ deal India and Iran recently signed a 'long-term main contract" for the development of Shahid Beheshti Port Terminal in Chabahar city of Iran. …

S. Jaishankar responds tp U.S. sanctions threat over India-Iran Chabahar port deal
8 months ago

S. Jaishankar responds tp U.S. sanctions threat over India-Iran Chabahar port deal

The Hindu  

India will “work at” explaining that the Chabahar port is in the region’s interest, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said, responding to the U.S. government’s remarks about the “potential risk” of sanctions to companies working on the India-Iran joint venture. “I did see some of the remarks which were made, but I think it’s a question of communicating, convincing and …

US to sanction India for Chabahar port agreement with Iran? S Jaishankar reacts
8 months ago

US to sanction India for Chabahar port agreement with Iran? S Jaishankar reacts

Hindustan Times  

Reacting to the United States potentially sanctioning India after the latter signed a 10-year agreement to run the Chabahar port in Iran, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that people should not have a “narrow view” as the project will “benefit everyone.” The Chabahar port. “I saw some of the remarks that were made,” Jaishankar said on Tuesday in Kolkata, …

'Shouldn't take narrow view': Jaishankar on US warnings of 'sanctions' on Chabahar Port deal
8 months ago

'Shouldn't take narrow view': Jaishankar on US warnings of 'sanctions' on Chabahar Port deal

India TV News  

Kolkata: After the United States warned of "potential risk of sanctions" as India struck a 10-year deal with Iran on operating a part of Iran's Chabahar Port, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday responded by saying that the project will benefit the entire region and a "narrow view" of the matter should not be taken. India and Iran on …

Anchoring ties in Chabahar waters
8 months ago

Anchoring ties in Chabahar waters

Hindustan Times  

The agreement signed by India and Iran for long-term operations by an Indian State-run firm at the strategic Chabahar port is a significant development, given the disruptions affecting global trade due to the instability in West Asia. A US State Department deputy spokesperson, when asked about Chabahar, said: “Any entity, anyone considering business deals with Iran — they need to …

US warns of 'potential risk' of sanctions after India-Iran sign Chabahar port deal
8 months ago

US warns of 'potential risk' of sanctions after India-Iran sign Chabahar port deal

Op India  

Right after India signed a 10-year contract with Iran to manage operations at the Chabahar Port on the 13th of May, the United States has ‘warned’ that any country considering any business deal with Iran is exposing itself to the “potential risks of sanctions”. During a daily press briefing on Monday, State Department Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel said: “We are …

Why Iranian envoy thinks US won’t impose sanctions on India over Chabahar port
8 months ago

Why Iranian envoy thinks US won’t impose sanctions on India over Chabahar port

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: After India and Iran signed a long-term agreement for expanding Indian operations at Chabahar port, the US warned that all entities engaging in business deals with Iran face the “potential risk of sanctions”. Iranian ambassador Iraj Elahi said the importance of India would prevent any side from imposing sanctions on India over the Chabahar port deal Responding to …

Chabahar deal: US warns of sanctions against entities considering trade with Iran
8 months ago

Chabahar deal: US warns of sanctions against entities considering trade with Iran

Hindustan Times  

Hours after India and Iran signed a long-term agreement for Indian operations at Chabahar port, the US has warned that all entities considering any business deals with Iran face the “potential risk of sanctions”. The 10-year agreement signed by India and Iran on Monday will facilitate the long-term development of Shahid Beheshti terminal of Chabahar port, where operations are run …

India-Iran 10-year pact on Chabahar faces ‘potential risk’ of sanctions: U.S.
8 months ago

India-Iran 10-year pact on Chabahar faces ‘potential risk’ of sanctions: U.S.

The Hindu  

The new 10-year agreement between India and Iran to develop the Chabahar port carries the “potential risk” of sanctions, the U.S. State Department said, casting a cloud over whether the special exemption India had received from the U.S. in 2018 will still be applicable for the next phase of development and investments in the Iranian project. In response to specific …

US issues warning after India’s Chabahar Port deal: ‘Potential risk of sanctions’ for business deals with Iran
8 months ago

US issues warning after India’s Chabahar Port deal: ‘Potential risk of sanctions’ for business deals with Iran

Live Mint  

The United States has issued a warning to nations considering business deals with Iran that run the "potential risk of sanctions." This development comes hours after India signed an agreement to operate the Chabahar Port in Iran for 10 years. US State Department Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel on Monday, May 13, during his daily news conference said, “Any entity, anyone …

US warns of sanctions after India-Iran Chabahar Port agreement
8 months ago

US warns of sanctions after India-Iran Chabahar Port agreement

Hindustan Times  

The United States, without naming India, issued a warning to “anyone” who is considering business deals with Iran, hours after the two countries signed the Chabahar Port agreement on Monday. US state department principal deputy spokesperson Vedant Patel issued a veiled warning to India after New Delhi and Tehran signed the important port deal, but also said the US will …

India, Iran sign 10-year contract for Chabahar port operation
8 months ago

India, Iran sign 10-year contract for Chabahar port operation

The Hindu  

Eight years after concluding the general framework of cooperation on the Chabahar port in Iran, India and Iran on Monday signed a 10-year contract for its operation. India will use the port for humanitarian aid shipments, reaffirming its commitment to support regional development beyond commercial interests, showcasing its commitment to fostering goodwill and stability in the region,” Mr. Sonowal said. …

India, Iran sign 10-year agreement for Indian operations at Chabahar port
8 months ago

India, Iran sign 10-year agreement for Indian operations at Chabahar port

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: India and Iran on Monday signed a long-term agreement covering Indian operations at the Chabahar port, with New Delhi offering a credit window worth $250 million for the development of infrastructure around the strategic facility in the Gulf of Oman. It replaces an initial pact inked in 2016 that covered India’s operations at the Shahid Beheshti terminal of …

As India signs major 10-year pact with Iran over Chabahar port, read how maritime trade is the new strategy for India
8 months ago

As India signs major 10-year pact with Iran over Chabahar port, read how maritime trade is the new strategy for India

Op India  

The Bilateral ties between India and Iran are set to strengthen further as India’s shipping minister Sarbananda Sonowal is travelling to Iran on the 13th of May to ink a contract with Iran regarding the strategic Chabahar Port. Chabahar Port and its significance for India and Iran Chabahar, located near the mouth of the Gulf of Oman, is Iran’s first …

India-Iran ties hit new milestone, sign 10-year contract on operating Chabahar Port
8 months ago

India-Iran ties hit new milestone, sign 10-year contract on operating Chabahar Port

India TV News  

Tehran: In a massive achievement for India-Iran relations, both countries signed a 10-year deal that would give India management control over a section of the crucial Chabahar Port, which opens up trade routes between India and land-locked Afghanistan, Iran and other Eurasian countries. The deal seeks to foster close cooperation between India and Iran to make Chabahar port a regional …

India signs 10-year-deal with Iran to manage Chabahar Port: What is its significance?
8 months ago

India signs 10-year-deal with Iran to manage Chabahar Port: What is its significance?

India TV News  

In a major leap forward, India signed a 10-year agreement with Iran on Monday to control a part of the crucial Chabahar Port in the presence of Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal. India aims to make Chabahar Port a transit hub under the International North-South Transport Corridor to reach out to CIS countries. INSTC is India's vision to economise the …

India to sign 10-year agreement with Iran on management of crucial Chabahar Port
8 months ago

India to sign 10-year agreement with Iran on management of crucial Chabahar Port

India TV News  

New Delhi: India is expected to sign an important deal with Iran that will give it management control over a part of the crucial Chabahar port for the next 10 years, the Economic Times reported on Sunday. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday said that India expects a "long-term arrangement" with Iran on the Chabahar port management. Union Minister …

India, Iran to sign Chabahar contract after 2024 elections
8 months, 3 weeks ago

India, Iran to sign Chabahar contract after 2024 elections

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India and Iran have finalized a long-term contract for the development of Chabahar port after more two decades of painfully slow negotiations with the oil-rich Gulf nation, periodically stymied by geopolitical tensions, according to three persons aware of the matter. Valued gateway The Chabahar cooperation dates back to 2003, when India agreed to help Iran develop the port …

Chabahar port central to bilateral ties, says MEA Jaishankar during Iran visit
1 year ago

Chabahar port central to bilateral ties, says MEA Jaishankar during Iran visit

Firstpost  

The Chabahar port is essential to improving connectivity and developing India-Iran bilateral ties, as External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar noted on Monday. In a joint press conference with his Iranian counterpart H Amir-Abdollahian, Jaishankar emphasized India’s dedication to the shared connectivity vision for the Chabahar port project. “In particular, we discussed India’s involvement in the development and operation of the …

Jaishankar meets Iranian counterpart, discusses framework for India's involvement with Chabahar, North-South connectivity and Red Sea crisis
1 year ago

Jaishankar meets Iranian counterpart, discusses framework for India's involvement with Chabahar, North-South connectivity and Red Sea crisis

The Hindu  

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on January 15 held wide-ranging discussions with Iranian counterpart Hossein Amirabdollahian in Tehran and their discussion focused on the long-term framework for India's involvement with the strategically vital Chabahar port and the North-South connectivity project. Our bilateral discussion focused on the long-term framework for India's involvement with Chabahar port and the INSTC connectivity project," Mr. …

EAM S Jaishankar holds 'productive discussions' on Chabahar port in Tehran
1 year ago

EAM S Jaishankar holds 'productive discussions' on Chabahar port in Tehran

Firstpost  

“Began my engagements in Tehran by meeting Minister of Roads and Urban Development @mehrdadbazrpash. Detailed and productive discussion on establishing a long-term cooperation framework with respect to Chabahar port. Also exchanged views on the International North South,” said Jaishankar on X External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday met Iranian urban development minster Mehrdad Bazrpash and held productive discussions on …

India, Iran sign agreement on development of Chabahar Port after Jaishankar meets Tehran officials
1 year ago

India, Iran sign agreement on development of Chabahar Port after Jaishankar meets Tehran officials

India TV News  

Tehran: In a major development, India and Iran on Monday signed an agreement on further development of Chabahar port. The latest move came as the External Affairs Minister held a wide-ranging discussion with Iran's Minister of Roads and Urban Development, Mehrdad Bazrpash, during his ongoing visit to Tehran. According to the social media post of EAM Jaishankar, both ministers held …

The turning tides of US sanctions: India caught between a rock and a hard place
1 year ago

The turning tides of US sanctions: India caught between a rock and a hard place

Live Mint  

The recent escalation of US sanctions against Russia seems to have significant consequences for the Indian market. In the context of the US' secondary sanctions targeting Russia, India too can resort to such countermeasures to provide an avenue of insulation for its fiscal priorities and market interests. Forms of countermeasures Bilateral negotiations and conditional waivers The US government can authorize …

India, Iran narrow differences on long-term pact on strategic Chabahar port
1 year, 3 months ago

India, Iran narrow differences on long-term pact on strategic Chabahar port

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: India and Iran have further narrowed differences on a proposed 10-year pact for operations at the strategic Chabahar port, which is expected to be signed following political clearance from both sides, people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. The two sides are also exploring ways to “recharge” the rupee vostro account held by the Iranian side, following …

India, Iran drop arbitration clause for Chabahar port
1 year, 4 months ago

India, Iran drop arbitration clause for Chabahar port

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI : India and Iran have agreed not to seek commercial foreign arbitration for disputes between users and operators at Chabahar Port, paving the way for the two sides to sign a long-term deal for the development of the strategic port, two persons aware of the development said. This would be followed up with the two countries reaching a …

Iran pitches for faster cooperation in Chabahar port project
1 year, 9 months ago

Iran pitches for faster cooperation in Chabahar port project

The Hindu  

Iran on March 17 strongly pitched for faster implementation of the Chabahar port project as well as use of the facility by India to send various shipments saying the key transit hub will benefit both the countries. Iranian Ambassador Iraj Elahi also sought resumption of import of crude oil by India from Iran while citing New Delhi not succumbing under …

Chabahar Port will boost connectivity and economic potential of SCO: Jaishankar
2 years, 2 months ago

Chabahar Port will boost connectivity and economic potential of SCO: Jaishankar

Live Mint  

While representing India at the SCO Council of Heads of Government meeting on Tuesday, Union Minister for External Affairs S. Jaishankar underlined that the Chabahar port and International North-South Transport Corridor will help to improve connectivity and unlock the economic potential of the region. "Will unlock the economic potential of this region in which Chabahar port and the International North-South …

India’s Renewed Thrust on Iran’s Chabahar Port: A Transit Centre for Central Asia and Eurasia
2 years, 3 months ago

India’s Renewed Thrust on Iran’s Chabahar Port: A Transit Centre for Central Asia and Eurasia

News 18  

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has repeatedly emphasised the importance of the Chabahar Port in the inter-regional and Eurasian connectivity architecture, first at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Foreign Ministers’ conference and then again at the recent observance of the “Chabahar Day”. The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor for trans-regional trading was proposed by Pakistan’s Foreign Minister, while India lobbied for the Chabahar …

SCO meet: PM Modi, Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi discuss Chabahar port, Afghanistan
2 years, 3 months ago

SCO meet: PM Modi, Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi discuss Chabahar port, Afghanistan

Firstpost  

Located in the Sistan-Balochistan province on the energy-rich Iran’s southern coast, the Chabahar port is being developed by India, Iran and Afghanistan to boost connectivity and trade ties Samarkand: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi for the first time in-person on the sidelines of the SCO summit here and the two leaders discussed wide-ranging bilateral …

Explained | Reinvigorating the Chabahar port
2 years, 4 months ago

Explained | Reinvigorating the Chabahar port

The Hindu  

The story so far: After months of what appeared to be a “go-slow”, the Union government has revved up its interest in using Iran’s Chabahar port to connect to Afghanistan and Central Asia for trade, with the visit of the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal to the port on August 20. When the first agreement for …

Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal leaves for Iran; to assess progress of Chabahar port
2 years, 4 months ago

Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal leaves for Iran; to assess progress of Chabahar port

The Hindu  

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on August 18 left for Iran on a four-day visit during which he will assess the progress of the first phase of the Chabahar port and interact with senior functionaries of the Central Asian countries and explore business opportunities. "During my visit to Iran, I will assess the progress of the …

Committed to working towards unlocking trade potential through Chabahar Port, says minister Sonowal
2 years, 5 months ago

Committed to working towards unlocking trade potential through Chabahar Port, says minister Sonowal

Firstpost  

Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Sunday inaugurated the Chahabar Day conference in Mumbai. New Delhi: The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal affirmed India’s commitment to unlocking the trade potential with the Central Asian region through the use of Chabahar Port in Iran. On the occasion, Minister of State Shipping and Waterways Shreepad Naik said that India’s mutual …

EAM Jaishankar holds talks with visiting Iranian counterpart
2 years, 7 months ago

EAM Jaishankar holds talks with visiting Iranian counterpart

The Hindu  

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held wide-ranging talks with his visiting Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on June 8 against the backdrop of widespread anger in West Asia over controversial remarks on Prophet Mohammad made by two former BJP spokespersons. Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said the visit by the Iranian Foreign Minister will further "boost the deep historical …

U.S. sanctions on Iran have no bearing on India’s Chabahar port project: EAM S. Jaishankar
3 years, 1 month ago

U.S. sanctions on Iran have no bearing on India’s Chabahar port project: EAM S. Jaishankar

The Hindu  

The U.S. sanctions on Iran have not affected India’s Chabahar port project, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar told Lok Sabha on December 10. Replying to a question from BSP member Ritesh Pandey, the Minister also clarified that the U.S. sanctions are “not relevant” to India’s Chabahar port project in Iran “at all”. During the Question Hour, Mr. Pandey sought to …

Why CAATSA Sanctions Will Impinge on India-US Strategic Relations
3 years, 1 month ago

Why CAATSA Sanctions Will Impinge on India-US Strategic Relations

News 18  

Apropos of all things that fly, the first batch of the S-400s missile defense system will soon arrive in India. Meanwhile, GOP Senator Ted Cruz, member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, along with Todd Young and Roger Marshall introduced the wordy CRUCIAL Act, which creates a 10-year exemption for member countries of the Quad, particularly designed to protect India …

The sanctions cloud over India-U.S. ties
3 years, 3 months ago

The sanctions cloud over India-U.S. ties

The Hindu  

The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal V.R. The “issue” here is that receiving the missile systems could attract for India sanctions under the Countering America’s Adversaries through Sanctions Act, enacted by the U.S. Congress. Sanctions have the tremendous potential of pulling down the upward trajectory of the bilateral relationship between the U.S. and India, which now spans …

Evaluating India’s options in Afghanistan
3 years, 5 months ago

Evaluating India’s options in Afghanistan

The Hindu  

It is not a coincidence that the United States is exiting Afghanistan at the same time that the focus of its foreign policy is shifting to East Asia. But India should not overlook the deep ties between Pakistan’s security establishment and the Haqqani Network, a major faction within the Taliban that’s driving the successful campaigns on the battlefield. While talking …

India has accelerated work on Chabahar Port, likely to be declared operational by May: CRS
3 years, 9 months ago

India has accelerated work on Chabahar Port, likely to be declared operational by May: CRS

The Hindu  

After a brief halt, India accelerated the work on Chabahar Port early this year and the strategic Iranian port is expected to be operational by next month, a Congressional report has said. In 2015, India agreed to help develop Iran’s Chabahar Port and an associated railway that would enable India to trade with Afghanistan unimpeded by Pakistan, the independent Congressional …

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