In a groundbreaking development, the Taliban has publicly backed India’s role in developing and operationalizing Iran’s Chabahar Port, a crucial project connecting Mumbai to Moscow through Iran and Azerbaijan. This announcement marks a significant geopolitical shift, dealing a severe blow to Pakistan and China’s strategic ambitions in the region.
The Taliban government stated its readiness to provide all necessary “facilities” to support the regional initiative, emphasizing Afghanistan’s commitment to fostering stability and cooperation. In a clear signal to detractors, the Taliban declared, “We will not allow anyone to pose a threat to the region and the world from Afghanistan’s soil or to interfere in other’s internal affairs.”
Chabahar Port is a vital component of India’s International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC), aimed at bypassing Pakistan and creating a reliable trade route to Central Asia and Europe. The Taliban’s support underscores India’s growing influence in Afghanistan and the region, while isolating Pakistan, which has long sought to undermine India’s connectivity projects.
China, a key player in Pakistan’s Gwadar Port and the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), also faces a strategic challenge as Chabahar emerges as a competing regional hub
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