Air Corridor Reopens between Afghanistan and India

KABUL, Oct. 31 –  The air corridor has been reopened to develop trade between Afghanistan and India said officials in the Ministry of Industry and Commerce.

The Ministry of Industry and Commerce spokesperson Abdul Salam Jaweed announced in Monday that a trade agreement has been signed between the Islamic Emirate and India based on which Afghan businessmen can trade with India through the air corridor.

According to the Ministry of Industry and Commerce trade and export of goods to India increased this year compared to last year.

30,000 tons of handicrafts and handicrafts have been exported from Afghanistan to India this year.

The Industry and Commerce Minister, Nooruddin Azizi termed trade agreements with India is in the interest of Afghanistan and considered India and Canada as alternative countries for importing wheat.