The Kabul Tribune (KT) — Nooruddin Azizi, Taliban minister of industry and commerce, has urged Indian private sector representatives to expand their investment, import, and export activities with Afghanistan.
According to a statement issued on Friday, November 21, 2025, by the Taliban Ministry of Industry and Commerce, Azizi, during his visit to India, met with Indian private sector members, the leadership of India’s Chamber of Commerce, and several Afghan private sector representatives based in India.
The statement said the minister outlined incentive packages for investment in Afghanistan and encouraged Indian companies to increase their engagement not only in investment but also in import and export sectors.
Azizi highlighted investment and import opportunities in sectors such as cement, pharmaceuticals, food products, and textiles. He also noted that Indian companies could collaborate with Afghanistan in exporting cotton, fresh fruits, and dried fruits.
