In another sign that the world is truly changing, two old rivals are burying the hatchet. India, so often protected from Russia by Britain and her Empire is now cosying up to the Great Bear.
India's pet project to link south with central Asia has received vital support from Russian president Vladimir Putin. During talks in New Delhi, Singh and Putin agreed to open the north-south corridor through Iran in 2013.
Indian officials said they will help if Iran found it difficult to accomplish the task. The corridor is, by and large complete, they said, except for a section inside Iran between Qazvin-Rasht-Astara. The Iranian portion of corridor is needed or else the whole project could be up in smoke.
The agreement was signed by India, Iran, Russia and Oman in 2001. Iran has been uncooperative until now.
This would be a major breakthrough, as this could open up trade and many business opportunities for such a vast region, which up until now has been poorly served in terms of infrastructure and transport links.
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