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India maintains a strategic and economic relationship with Central Asia through trade partnerships [1], infrastructure projects like the Chabahar Port [2] and the INSTC [3], and military cooperation including joint training [4] and the use of air bases in Tajikistan [5].
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claimThe Chabahar Port agreement between India and Iran establishes a 10-year usage term that allows India to bypass maritime bottlenecks and create trade lanes to South Caucasus nations, Central Asia, and Eurasia.
claimThe completion of the Azerbaijani Astara terminal and the expected completion of the final railway stretch by 2028 will make the International North–South Transport Corridor (INSTC) an operational route capable of transforming regional trading patterns between India and Central Asia.
claimIndia, Iran, Turkey, and Afghanistan have utilized new opportunities arising from the rise of traditional powers to strengthen their presence in the Central Asian strategic region.
referenceL. R. Choudhary examined India's defence diplomacy efforts directed toward Central Asia.
measurementIndia is Kazakhstan's largest trading partner in Central Asia, though Kazakhstan conducts significantly less trade with India than with China.
claimIndia has established a strategic presence in Central Asia by setting up military bases at Farkhor and Gissar air bases in Tajikistan.
claimIndia provides joint military training to Central Asian countries as part of its commitment to regional security partnerships.
claimIndia's infrastructure development line of credit for Central Asia is rarely utilized due to competition from Chinese economic strength in the region.