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afghanistan
Trade Afghanistan Chamber Proposes Deeper Trade Ties with India, Easier Business Access
The Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment (ACCI) has proposed deeper economic cooperation with India, focusing on agricultural exports, mining, and easier business visas, during a meeting between ACCI Chairman Sayed Karim Hashemi and Indian Ambassador Yatin Patel in Kabul. Bilateral trade stood at USD 907.85 million in 2025-26, while Afghanistan's transit trade with Pakistan has sharply declined.
Trade Afghanistan likely to boost direct Basmati rice imports from India amid Pakistan tensions
Indian and Afghan traders will meet next month to expand direct Basmati rice trade after preliminary discussions facilitated by the PHD Chamber of Commerce. Afghanistan, which consumes 0.5 million tonnes of Basmati annually, is diversifying away from traditional Pakistani supplies due to bilateral tensions. Direct imports from India via Iran's Bandar Abbas port are under consideration, though diplomatic recognition issues remain a hurdle.
Logistics India Air Freights 5 Tonnes of Medical Aid to Afghanistan Under Humanitarian Assistance
India has delivered 5 tonnes of medical aid to Afghanistan via air freight, including essential medicines and specialized medical equipment. The shipment underscores India's ongoing humanitarian support and requires efficient air cargo logistics and customs clearance at Kabul airport.