تاکید امیرخان متقی بر افزایش روابط تجاری و اقتصادی با هند

The Foreign Minister of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, during his trip to India, engaged in discussions with Indian officials not only to strengthen diplomatic ties but also to address economic and trade issues.

Amir Khan Muttaqi, in a meeting in New Delhi, emphasized expanding trade and transit between Kabul and New Delhi, noting that bilateral trade has surpassed one billion dollars.

Muttaqi called on Indian investors to take advantage of the available opportunities in Afghanistan and to invest in the mining, energy, pharmaceutical industries, and infrastructure projects.

Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, stated: “We also discussed the increase in bilateral trade relations to expand commerce. As you are aware, our trade exceeded one billion dollars last year, and we are working to increase that figure. We also discussed the health sector, as there are significant needs in Afghanistan in this area.”

At the same time, Amir Khan Muttaqi, in a meeting with some businessmen and Afghan residents in India, referred to the closure of the Attari–Wagah crossing and said that he discussed its reopening with the Indian Foreign Minister.

He also pointed out the U.S. sanctions and challenges at the Chabahar port, adding that Indian officials are working with him to discuss resolving these issues with the U.S. government.

Amir Khan Muttaqi added: “The Chabahar port has two aspects: one requires facilitation, and the other relates to U.S. sanctions. It was decided that both sides will raise the matter with the U.S. government through their respective channels and take practical steps regarding the needed facilitation.”

Meanwhile, Vikramjit Singh, a member of the Punjab State Assembly and a prominent Indian businessman, said that direct flights between Amritsar and Kabul will soon begin for transporting fresh and dry fruits as well as other commercial goods.

Vikramjit Singh, Member of the Punjab Assembly, stated: “A major step was taken during this trip, and that is the decision, together with the government, to start flights from Amritsar to Kabul. Afghan drivers are not allowed to pass through the Attari and Wagah crossings by Pakistan, causing problems. Now these flights will begin.”

In another part of his remarks, the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Emirate emphasized that after four decades of war and occupation, Afghanistan’s economy is on the path of growth and large infrastructure projects are underway.

According to him, the value of the dollar has decreased in the market, and the national budget is now fully funded by domestic revenue, whereas in the past 70% of the budget depended on foreign aid, and today not even a single dollar of foreign aid is received.