Afghan commerce minister aims to strengthen economic ties during official visit to India

Afghanistan’s Minister of Industry and Commerce, Nooruddin Azizi, continued his official visit to India with a tour of the Pragati Maidan International Trade Exhibition in New Delhi. During the visit, he met with representatives of Afghan companies participating in the event and reviewed their products, activities, and recent achievements.

Afghan traders expressed satisfaction with the growing trade opportunities in India but also highlighted several challenges—particularly in banking, customs procedures, and regulatory frameworks—that continue to affect their operations. Minister Azizi assured them that these concerns would be conveyed to Indian authorities and that the Ministry would pursue practical solutions.

In a separate meeting, Minister Azizi held discussions with the leadership of the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO), the main organizer of the exhibition. Talks focused on expanding trade cooperation, securing a dedicated pavilion for Afghan companies at future events, facilitating visas for Afghan participants, and organizing joint Afghanistan–India trade exhibitions in both New Delhi and Kabul.

The engagements mark a significant step in the Islamic Emirate’s efforts to strengthen Afghanistan’s commercial presence in regional markets and broaden economic cooperation with India.