India’s Response to Gwadar Port
- India’s response was to build Chabahar Port, which is only 76 nautical miles from Pakistan’s Gwadar Port, which was built by China.
- India decided to proceed with the construction of the Chabahar Port in order to enhance trade connectivity with Russia, countries in Central Asia, and Afghanistan.
- India has agreed to invest in the Chabahar Special Economic Zone through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
- India places a high focus on developing the Chabahar-Hajigak corridor. The Afghan government awarded Indian companies the contract for the Hajigak iron and steel project, making it noteworthy.
- Though Chabahar is merely a business venture, Gwadar is a military strategic endeavor. Iran is also concerned about Gwadar’s growth, which is considered as a threat to Chabahar.
Gwadar Port and its Geopolitical Impact on India
Gwadar Port is a deep-water port with views of the Arabian Sea. It is a component of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), an ambitious project that aims to establish China as a key hub for trade and logistics between Europe and Central Asia.
Table of Content
- The Gwadar Port
- Geopolitical Impact of Gwadar Port on India
- History of Gwadar Port
- Master Plan for Gwadar Port
- CPEC and Gwadar Port
- India’s Response to Gwadar Port
- Way Forward