Chabahar Port to reduce Afghanistan’s dependence on Karachi: Kabul

The Taliban has welcomed India's 10-year management rights over Iran's Chabahar Port, viewing it as an alternative to Pakistan's Karachi Port. They support the port's expansion, which they believe will enhance economic stability and benefit Afghanistan. The Afghanistan-India trade in 2023 reached $773 million. The Afghanistan Chamber of Industries and Mines sees increased investment in Chabahar as beneficial for regional trade. A special zone for Afghan traders at Chabahar Port further facilitates export and import activities.