Which country has secured 10 year deal to operate Iran’s Chahbahar port?

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ANone of these.

BChina

CIndia

DPakistan

Correct answer

C. India

Explanation

India has signed a 10-year agreement to develop and operate Iran’s strategic Chabahar Port as New Delhi aims to boost trade ties with landlocked Afghanistan and Central Asian countries, bypassing ports in its western neighbour and arch foe Pakistan.