India International Trade Fair
India and Afghanistan Forge Spice Sector Partnership: High-Level Taliban Delegation Explores Trade Opportunities
Nov 23, 2025 02:36 pm CST
Afghanistan's Industry Minister Al-Haj Nooruddin Azizi met with India's Spices Board during his five-day diplomatic visit, discussing enhanced cooperation in spice trade, pharmaceutical investments, and joint manufacturing ventures. This significant engagement, part of Afghanistan's efforts to diversify trade partnerships beyond Pakistan, included meetings with senior Indian officials and participation in the India International Trade Fair 2025, representing one of the highest-level Taliban visits to India since 2021.
Afghanistan Strengthens Trade Ties with India: A Strategic Pivot Away from Pakistan Dependency
Nov 20, 2025 02:25 am CST
Afghanistan's Industry and Commerce Minister Alhaj Nooruddin Azizi's five-day visit to New Delhi marks a significant shift in regional trade dynamics as the Taliban administration actively pursues stronger economic partnerships with India amid deteriorating relations with Pakistan. This diplomatic initiative focuses on expanding air corridor trade, promoting Afghan exports, and establishing alternative trade routes that bypass traditional dependencies.