Q Why is it in News ?
India expressed its intent to include Chabahar port in the 13-nation International North South Transport Corridor (INSTC) that extends from India to Russia, and to expand INSTC membership by including Afghanistan and Uzbekistan, at a “Chabahar Day” event organised as part of Maritime India summit.
Q What is India’s Proposal?
Q Where is Chabahar Port located and what is its significance?
Significance:
For India:
Countering China and Pakistan:
For Afghanistan:
For Central Asian Countries:
Q What is International North-South Transport Corridor?