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India-Afghanistan Trade Talks: Chabahar Port Focus
21 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Afghanistan seeks increased Indian investment in its key sectors.
- Chabahar Port's enhanced use is a major point of discussion.
- Bilateral talks aimed to boost trade, connectivity, and ties.
Afghan Commerce and Industry Minister Alhaj Nooruddin Azizi engaged in high-level bilateral discussions with India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in New Delhi on November 20, 2025. The meetings were primarily geared towards strengthening trade relations, improving connectivity, and fostering deeper people-to-people connections between the two nations.
During his official visit, Minister Azizi emphasized Afghanistan's keen interest in leveraging the Chabahar Port, an India-developed facility, for enhanced trade. He also actively promoted greater Indian investment within Afghanistan, detailing ongoing economic reforms designed to support domestic industries and offer preferential tariffs.
Minister Azizi highlighted specific opportunities for Indian investors, particularly in Afghanistan's mining, hydroelectric power projects, and manufacturing sectors. These discussions underscore a strategic effort to bolster economic cooperation and mutual growth.
