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India is strengthening its strategic partnerships in the South Caucasus, focusing on Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia, with an emphasis on defense cooperation and connectivity through the International North-South Transport Corridor. Armenia has emerged as India's closest ally, receiving over $1.5 billion in military exports since 2022, while India also fosters trade and energy relations with Azerbaijan and investment opportunities in Georgia. Additionally, India is promoting the Persian Gulf-Black Sea corridor to enhance regional trade routes.