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India on track to make Chabahar preferred port of call in Iran for trade with Central Asian nations, says shipping secy

June 25, 2025 1 min read
author Anamika Mishra, Sub Editor
India is accelerating efforts to make Chabahar Port in southeastern Iran its preferred trade gateway to Central Asia and Afghanistan, according to T.K. Ramachandran, Secretary of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways. This strategic shift aims to reduce India’s dependence on Bandar Abbas Port, which lies close to the volatile Strait of Hormuz, a high-risk chokepoint for global shipping. Amid ongoing geopolitical instability in West Asia, including the Iran-Israel conflict and U.S. airstrikes, India is fast-tracking the development of critical port infrastructure, including road and rail connectivity at Chabahar. The move is part of India's broader plan

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