Afghanistan, Dec. 26 -- The historic commercial relationship between Afghanistan and India is entering a renewed phase, where traditional ties are increasingly being translated into contemporary economic outcomes. Over recent months, both sides have intensified dialogue aimed at fostering trade and investment opportunities, signaling a pragmatic approach driven by economic deliverables rather than rhetoric alone.
Formal trade cooperation between the two nations saw a major push in 2003 through the signing of a bilateral Trade Agreement that reduced tariff barriers on several commodities. Momentum later accelerated, and by 2017-18 the value of Afghanistan-India trade reached USD 1.14 billion, with Afghan exports accounting for USD 709.75 mi...