Afghanistan's Commerce Minister Seeks Enhanced Trade and Diplomatic Ties with India Amid Regional Tensions

Nov 25, 2025 09:38 am CST

Afghanistan's Commerce Minister Alhaj Nooruddin Azizi has called for expanded trade and diplomatic relations with India during his first visit to New Delhi. Despite tensions with Pakistan leading to border closures, Afghanistan is pursuing alternative trade routes through air corridors and Central Asia while offering security guarantees for Indian diplomats in Kabul. The Taliban government plans to send a commercial attaché to India within a month and has invited Indian businesses to invest in Afghanistan's mineral resources and collaborate with Afghan women entrepreneurs.