THE ROLE OF CHABAHAR PORT IN ENHANCING INDIA-AFGHANISTAN CONNECTIVITY

A significant component of infrastructure that greatly improves relations and connections between India and Afghanistan is the Chabahar Port in Iran. Chabahar offers an essential entry point to the Indian Ocean as Afghanistan looks for alternate commercial routes to get past its landlocked condition. This article provides Chabahar's strategic importance, historical background, and recent events, emphasizing how it might strengthen regional stability and economic ties. This paper also highlights the significance of Chabahar in influencing the dynamics of India-Afghanistan relations and more general regional cooperation by carefully examining trade numbers, international cooperation, as well as the future consequences.