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, Singapore🇸🇬: 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 🇮🇩: In 2018, India got the military access to Sabang Port which is located right at the entrance of Malacca Strait.


 3- Duqm Port, Oman🇴🇲 : 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, Seychelles🇸🇨: In 2015, India and Seychelles agreed upon the development of the naval base in this region.


 5- Chabahar Port, Iran🇮🇷: In 2016, Prime Minister Modi signed an agreement to built this port. The port provides access to Afghanistan🇦🇫 and an important trade route to Central Asia.

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