India and Afghanistan Strengthen Economic Ties: Ministers Commit to Billion-Dollar Trade Target

Nov 25, 2025 05:34 am CST

Union Minister Piyush Goyal and Afghanistan's Industry Minister Alhaj Nooruddin Azizi met to boost bilateral trade relations, targeting nearly $1 billion in trade volume. The five-day diplomatic visit addressed key obstacles like visa challenges and air corridor costs, while exploring opportunities in mining, agriculture, and health sectors to strengthen the historical relationship between the two nations.