India’s partnership with Afghanistan underscores its commitment to regional stability and development, with the Chabahar Port emerging as a pivotal element in this relationship. By investing over $3 billion in projects such as the Salma Dam and Delaram-Zaranj Highway, India has strengthened Afghanistan's connectivity to Iran’s Chabahar, providing a strategic trade route that bypasses Pakistan.
Chabahar has not only facilitated the delivery of humanitarian aid, including 75,000 tons of wheat, but also opened pathways for Afghanistan’s access to global markets. This trade link enhances bilateral ties and ensures Afghanistan's economic integration with Central Asia.
For India, the port is a cornerstone in countering regional rivalries and asserting its influence in the face of growing competition from China and Pakistan. Chabahar thus represents more than a trade corridor; it is a geopolitical asset that reinforces India’s role as a key stakeholder in Afghanistan’s progress and regional stability( Times Algebra).
