“We would very much like to establish transport links between the port of Chabahar and Armenia, because we see this as another direction for communication between India, the Caucasus and Europe, which would benefit everyone,” said Sripriya Ranganathan, Secretary for Consular, Passport, Visa and Overseas Affairs at India’s Ministry of External Affairs, during the international conference “Yerevan Dialogue 2026” on May 6.

Multiple requests have been made for Indian goods to be transported to Afghanistan by land, but Pakistan has consistently rejected these demands.

India has effectively abandoned its strategic partner, Iran, at one of the most difficult moments for the country.

The US has extended India's sanctions waiver for the Iran Chabahar Port until early next year. This important port supports India's regional connectivity goals, offering key access to Afghanistan and Central Asia.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi supports India’s investment in Chabahar Port, Iran’s only ocean port on the Sea of Oman, and believes it could strengthen trade relations with Central Asia, according to an official.