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Afghanistan Seeks Deeper Trade Ties With India, Pitches For Easier Business Access
24htopnews | July 20, 2026 4:08 PM CST

Afghanistan's top trade body ACCI urged stronger trade and investment ties with India, seeking simpler business procedures, fewer hurdles and easier visas. The ACCI said chairman Sayed Karim Hashemi discussed proposals with Indian Ambassador Yatin Patel in Kabul. Both sides agreed to pursue cooperation in trade, investment and infrastructure, while India supported joint trade forums and exchanges.

Afghanistan's top trading body has called for stronger trade and investment ties with India, urging both countries to simplify business procedures, remove administrative hurdles and facilitate the issuance of business visas.

The proposals were discussed during a meeting in Kabul between Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment (ACCI) Chairman Sayed Karim Hashemi and Indian Ambassador to Afghanistan Yatin Patel. According to a statement released by the ACCI on Saturday, the two sides held talks “in the framework of a strategic and diplomatic dialogue”.

Focus on trade facilitation and economic cooperation

The ACCI said Hashemi reaffirmed the chamber's commitment to long-term economic cooperation with India and stressed the need to improve trade procedures and strengthen institutional support for the private sector, PTI reports.


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