Moscow - Russia is exploring new overland trade routes to strengthen its connectivity with India and reduce dependence on strategically sensitive maritime chokepoints.Russian Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin has suggested examining the feasibility of a direct rail connection from Russia towards the Indian Ocean, with possible routes passing through Turkmenistan, Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Russia-India rail corridor could offer alternative trade route
Speaking to Russian news agency TASS, Khusnullin said Moscow should consider every viable option that could improve its access to India."A rail link to the Indian Ocean should also be explored . . .
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