Afghan deputy commerce minister discusses traders’ challenges in India — Pajhwok

KABUL (Pajhwok): The deputy minister of commerce and industry has met Afghan traders living in India to discuss the problems and challenges they face in conducting business, the ministry said. In a statement, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) said Mawlawi Ahmadullah Zahid held the meeting during his visit to India. Afghan traders residing in India, as well as a number of traders who had travelled there to attend an exhibition, took part in the meeting. Zahid stressed the need to address the traders’ concerns, ensure the security of their goods and investments, and prevent unfair competition. The traders outlined the challenges facing their businesses and called for them to be resolved. Mufti Noor Ahmad Noor, the Islamic Emirate’s ambassador to India, said the embassy had addressed many of the traders’ concerns, with some already resolved. Zahid assured the traders that he would raise their outstanding concerns with relevant Indian officials and institutions and work towards resolving them.