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Afghanistan Shifts Trade Focus to India, Iran

11/17/2025

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Afghanistan Diversifies Trade

Afghanistan is shifting its trade focus away from Pakistan as the Torkham border remains closed.
Afghanistan is strengthening ties with India and Iran, with trade with Iran now exceeding that with Pakistan.
Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi encouraged Indian investment and announced new air cargo routes to facilitate trade.
Chabahar port, developed with Indian support, is becoming a key trade route that lets Afghanistan bypass Pakistan.

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India Hosts Taliban Minister

India welcomed Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Afghan Taliban foreign minister, with a red carpet.
The visit signals shifting regional dynamics and underscores tensions with Pakistan since the Taliban's rise.
Analysts say Pakistan's support for the Taliban backfired, fueling jihadi militancy within Pakistan.
Afghan officials, including Taliban leaders, seek independence from Pakistan while stressing ties to the Deoband seminary.

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Afghanistan Diversifies Trade

Afghanistan is shifting its trade focus away from Pakistan as the Torkham border remains closed.
Afghanistan is strengthening ties with India and Iran, with trade with Iran now exceeding that with Pakistan.
Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi encouraged Indian investment and announced new air cargo routes to facilitate trade.
Chabahar port, developed with Indian support, is becoming a key trade route that lets Afghanistan bypass Pakistan.

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