New Delhi, Dec. 20 -- Afghanistan's Minister of Public Health, Mawlawi Noor Jalal Jalali on Saturday said that India is emerging as a key alternative partner for Afghanistan's pharmaceutical needs, as its relationship with Pakistan stands "deteriorated".

Speaking to reporters in New Delhi, Jalali said that earlier Pakistan accounted for 60-70 per cent of Afghanistan's pharmaceutical market, but recent disruptions have forced Kabul to explore new options.

"Afghanistan's pharmaceutical supply market was 60-70 per cent taken by Pakistan. But now, due to recent issues, we have looked for alternative solutions to supply that gap, and India is one of them," he said. Emphasising a pragmatic approach to healthcare, Jalali said political differe...