KABUL: Afghanistan’s Acting Minister of Industry and Commerce Nooruddin Azizi has said that talks with neighboring states have begun for the export of fresh fruit this year.
Azizi added that the Ministry of Industry and Commerce wants to export fresh fruits, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Pakistan and Iran.
Members of the private sector urged the Ministry of Industry and Commerce to enhance efforts to find new markets for Afghan exporters.
Mirwais Hajizada, the deputy of Chamber of Agriculture and Livestock said they have asked the authorities to determine the export routes before the harvesting season.
He said that they need to find new markets along with Pakistan. He noted that there is capacity for Afghanistan’s exports in the region so an action should be taken in this regard.
Economic experts say that the Ministry of Industry and Commerce should hold negotiations with Iran and Uzbekistan in addition to Pakistan for Afghanistan’s exports.
Mohammad Nabi Afghan, an economic expert went on to say that there are many opportunities to sell products of Afghanistan in different markets.
He said grounds should be paved to access the markets of South Asia and the Gulf nations.
Members of the private sector say that although Pakistan is the largest and closest market for Afghanistan’s dry and fresh fruits, doing business with other states must also be encouraged.
