New Delhi, May 24 -- Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to impose a ban on apple imports from Turkey and Azerbaijan.

He also discussed the state's proposal to share the cost of Kangra Airport expansion equally with the Centre, and sought financial assistance amid ongoing reforms.

Speaking to the mediapersons following the 10th NITI Aayog Governing Council Meeting, Sukhu said, "...I spoke to PM Modi that the prices of our orchards fall due to imported apples, which causes losses. I also requested that a ban be imposed on apples from Turkey and Azerbaijan. He said that he would see to it that the import of apples does not cause orchardists of Himachal Pradesh to suffer losses... I...