The current situation in Afghanistan is now affecting its neighbouring countries. India has said that the Taliban has stopped cross-border trade with it. Generally, freight trains between the two countries pass through the route of Pakistan.
The Federation of Indian Export Organization (FIEO) has said that the movement of vehicles has now been stopped, due to which the import and export of goods worth millions of dollars has stopped.
A Taliban fighter looks on as he stands at the city of Ghazni, Afghanistan (Photo: Reuters)
Afghanistan is its biggest ally in terms of trade for India. India has invested millions of dollars for the development of dams, schools and roads in Afghanistan.
FIEO Director General Dr Ajay Sahai told news agency ANI, “We are constantly monitoring the situation in Afghanistan. The goods imported from there come to India via Pakistan. All freight trains have been stopped. In a way, imports have come to a complete standstill.”
A report by the International Trade Center on Afghanistan’s export strategy According to India, India is one of the largest importers of dry fruits in the world.
In terms of importing dry fruits, India is at number four after America, Germany and Hong Kong.
According to the report, India imports large quantities of dry fruits from Afghanistan. Apart from India, Pakistan also fulfills its dry fruit requirement from here.
According to the report, India is the biggest buyer of Afghanistan in terms of export of almonds, raisins, pistachios, figs.