摘要：This study investigates the ongoing development of the two ports namely Chabahar and Gawader of Iran and Pakistan respectively. While the Chinese government financing Gawader of Pakistan, the Indian government is developing the Chabahar of Iran to balance it. This study further identifies the interests of the two regional powers, China and India in the Indian Ocean, Middle Eastern and North African countries concerning Chabahar and Gawadar. This objective of the study has been achieved by following a pragmatic research approach while using secondary sources of data collection. The findings of the research indicate that both the ports are supporting rather than opposing. It further concludes that the host countries could enhance their benefits from the ongoing projects and make it constructive for the benefit of the whole region through proficient and wise diplomacy..
