In particular, growing co-operation between the three countries will counterbalance China-Pakistan alliance in the geopolitics of South West Asia. "The agreement between India and Iran to develop the latter's port of Chabahar is a major boost for both countries, as well as Afghanistan. In particular, growing co-operation between the three countries will counterbalance China-Pakistan alliance in the geopolitics of South West Asia," it said. The pact between India and Iran to develop the strategically located Chabahar port, along with the one with Afghanistan on road and rail network, will counter China and Pakistan's alliance in South West Asia, BMI Research said on Wednesday. A "milestone" pact on the strategic Chabahar Port in southern Iran, which will give India access to Afghanistan and Europe bypassing Pakistan, was among the agreements signed by India and Iran, which also agreed to cooperate on combating radicalism and terror.

Source: dna May 25, 2016 07:55 UTC