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India Activates Kabul Air Cargo Corridors, Moves to Deepen Trade with Afghanistan

The step reflects a pragmatic commerce‑first approach without formal recognition of the Taliban.

Overview

  • Air freight corridors on KabulDelhi and KabulAmritsar have been activated, with cargo flights slated to start once Afghan paperwork is completed.
  • India and Afghanistan agreed to post dedicated commercial attachés in each other’s capitals to manage and expand trade ties.
  • Both sides will reactivate joint working groups on trade, commerce and investment to tackle banking, customs and logistics issues, including routes via Chabahar and the INSTC.
  • External affairs minister S. Jaishankar met visiting commerce minister Nooruddin Azizi in New Delhi to focus on boosting market access for Afghan goods after Pakistan border closures hit exports.
  • India has reopened its embassy in Kabul but maintains non‑recognition of the Taliban; Indian airlines are not flying to Afghanistan, while Afghan carriers continue passenger services.