Necklace of Diamonds
India has started working on the 'Necklace of Diamonds ' strategy. This strategy aims at garlanding China or in simple words, the counter encirclement strategy. India is expanding its naval bases and is also improving relations with strategically placed countries to counter China's 'STRING OF PEARLS'.
THE DIAMONDS
1- Changi Naval Base, Singapore๐ธ๐ฌ: In 2018, Prime Minister Modi signed an agreement with Singapore. The agreement has provided direct access to this base to the Indian Navy.
2- Sabang Port, Indonesia ๐ฎ๐ฉ: In 2018, India got the military access to Sabang Port which is located right at the entrance of Malacca Strait.
3- Duqm Port, Oman๐ด๐ฒ : In 2018, India got another military access after Sabang Port in Indonesia. The Duqm Port is located on the south-eastern seaboard of Oman. The port facilitates India’s crude imports from the Persian Gulf.
4- Assumption Island, Seychelles๐ธ๐จ: In 2015, India and Seychelles agreed upon the development of the naval base in this region.
5- Chabahar Port, Iran๐ฎ๐ท: In 2016, Prime Minister Modi signed an agreement to built this port. The port provides access to Afghanistan๐ฆ๐ซ and an important trade route to Central Asia.
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