Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:59pm on 21 Nov 2025,Friday India Global
Taliban Commerce Minister Al-Haj Nooruddin Azizi met India’s Minister of State for Commerce Jitin Prasada in New Delhi, urging India to expand trade ties and establish cargo hubs in Afghanistan. Azizi requested India’s assistance in launching scheduled shipping services via the Indian-operated Chabahar Port in Iran, highlighting Afghanistan’s shift away from Pakistan after repeated border clashes and closures. Discussions included investment, joint ventures, and boosting Afghan exports. Azizi proposed dry ports in Nimroz province, streamlined cargo processing at Nhava Sheva, and faster visa approvals for Afghan traders. He also suggested collaboration in pharmaceuticals, cold storage, fruit processing, industrial parks, and SME centres to strengthen bilateral commerce.
