The Kabul Tribune (KT) — Nooruddin Azizi, Taliban Minister of Industry and
Commerce, visited the Pragati Maidan International Exhibition in New Delhi,
India, on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, where he toured the booths of Afghan
companies participating in the event.
During his visit, Azizi met with representatives of Afghan
firms to discuss their challenges and emphasized the importance of showcasing
Afghanistan’s industrial and production capacities in regional markets. He
assured that the issues raised would be addressed in coordination with Indian
authorities.
The minister described the active participation of Afghan
companies in international exhibitions as an effective step toward expanding
exports and attracting new customers.
Azizi also visited booths of various countries and held
talks with officials from several Indian companies on strengthening trade
relations, boosting exports to India, and facilitating goods transit.
According to the Taliban Ministry of Industry and Commerce,
the purpose of the visit is to enhance economic ties, identify new export
opportunities, and attract investment in Afghanistan’s industry, agriculture,
and mining sectors.