Gwadar isn't just for China's entry to the Arabian but also Central Asia (one only has to check out the map).
Anyways .. I still wonder why indians and indian media is so hellbent on whining over gwadar ?
Sir, your first line answers the question in second.
But leaving media aside, both India and China are trying to extend their influence in maritime shipping lanes passing through Gulf of Oman. Future Oil and gas traffic critical to India will get affected by control over these lanes, therefore developing ports in Gulf is vital to both nations.
In an ideal world, Iran pakistan India Gas line would've been the best bet for gas supply to India, but with kind of relations existing, it looks difficult.
Also entry to Central Asian region of Kazakhstan and further north West is important and the ports in discussion along with necessary rail and road links will provide exactly that. No wonder both countries are investing heavily in projects.
if tomorrow Pakistan offer complete access to afghanistan and further,India will abandon this project on immediate notice
Not really, IMHO, Chabahar development is more than Afghanistan centric. I guess what we are trying to do is taking into cognizance, that in about a decade or so ,Iraqi and Iran energy (oil and gas) might become more freely available and if gas from central Asian republics too start coming to Irani ports, the port could become a hub of trade and gateway into central Asia.
Owing to Hindukush mountains, there is no other way to enter the region through a direct surface link (road/rail) and hence this port assumes importance in longer run.
& i was wondering if it might be possible in future for a direct rail link between India to Mediterranean sea through Pakistan, Iran, Iraq and further west. This would lead to great prosperity in the entire region.
