Overview
- India's Ministry of External Affairs announced plans for direct cargo flights following Afghan Commerce Minister Nooruddin Azizi's visit to New Delhi.
- Afghanistan offered Indian firms five-year tax exemptions, low tariffs and free industrial land, and invited proposals for cargo hubs and dry ports.
- New Delhi maintains limited contacts with the Taliban authorities focused on humanitarian and trade facilitation mechanisms without formal recognition.
- Regional trade remains constrained by Pakistan–Afghanistan tensions, periodic border closures and limited capacity at Iran’s Chabahar port, steering interest to air links.
- No major Indian business chambers announced new investments or large financing during the visit, highlighting the gap between announcements and near-term execution.