Correct option is A
In 2019,
Afghanistan launched a new export route to India through the
Chabahar Port in Iran. This strategic port provides Afghanistan with access to the Arabian Sea, bypassing Pakistan. It is a trilateral partnership between India, Iran, and Afghanistan to enhance regional trade.
Important Points:
· Chabahar Port is located in southeastern Iran.
· India has heavily invested in developing the port to boost trade with landlocked Afghanistan.
· Major exports include dry fruits, nuts, and other Afghan goods.
· The port reduces Afghanistan’s dependency on Pakistan for trade routes.
· Chabahar is seen as a counter to Pakistan’s Gwadar Port, which is part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative.
