Fresh tensions between India and Pakistan have posed challenges to Afghanistan’s trade, resulting in the halt of export shipments at regional ports.
The Chamber of Commerce and Investment stated that this situation has added more pressure to Afghanistan’s economy.
The Ministry of Economy also expressed concerns regarding the direct impact of India-Pakistan tensions on Afghanistan’s economy.
Abdul Latif Nazari, deputy minister of economy of the Taliban, said: “Tensions in India-Pakistan relations negatively impact Afghanistan’s economic situation. Afghanistan’s essential goods were imported through the Wagah border, and with increased tensions, this process can undoubtedly cause serious harm to Afghanistan’s imports and exports.”
Meanwhile, some experts suggest that Afghanistan can increasingly utilize Iran’s Chabahar Port to continue trade with India.
At the same time, following the escalation of tensions between New Delhi and Islamabad, officials from Afghanistan’s interim government and representatives of the private sector have called for regional dialogue to reduce the crisis and prevent further damage to the region’s economic interests.
