In the context of Chabahar Port, which of the following statements is/are correct?

Chabahar Port is critical for India's connectivity to Afghanistan and Central Asia.

The Chabahar Port project consists of two main ports, with the Shahid Kalantari Port being developed by India.

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Chabahar Port is critical for India's connectivity to Afghanistan and Central Asia. Correct: Chabahar Port provides a vital sea-land route to Afghanistan and Central Asia, bypassing Pakistan, which is crucial for India's regional strategy.
The Chabahar Port project consists of two main ports, with the Shahid Kalantari Port being developed by India. Incorrect: The Chabahar Port project consists of two main ports: Shahid Kalantari Port and Shahid Beheshti Port. Iran offers India the development of the Shahid Beheshti Port, which India welcomes.

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Chabahar Port is critical for India's connectivity to Afghanistan and Central Asia. Correct: Chabahar Port provides a vital sea-land route to Afghanistan and Central Asia, bypassing Pakistan, which is crucial for India's regional strategy.
The Chabahar Port project consists of two main ports, with the Shahid Kalantari Port being developed by India. Incorrect: The Chabahar Port project consists of two main ports: Shahid Kalantari Port and Shahid Beheshti Port. Iran offers India the development of the Shahid Beheshti Port, which India welcomes.

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