India-Afghanistan holds discussions over variety of issues concerning bilateral trade and economic relations

New Delhi, Mar 31 (KNN) Joint Working Group (JWG) on Trade, Commerce and Investment between India and Afghanistan held discussions over variety of issues concerning bilateral trade and economic relations between the two sides.

The 2nd meeting of JWG on Trade, Commerce and Investment between India and Afghanistan, at the level of Commerce Secretary, which was instituted under the Strategic Partnership Agreement between the two countries, was held on 29-30 March, 2017 in New Delhi.

India and Afghanistan held discussions on a variety of issues concerning bilateral trade and economic relations, including transit of goods, business visas, trade in pharmaceutical products and rough gemstones, air freight corridor, customs cooperation etc.

Both sides also agreed for further cooperation in different sectors such as renewable energy, power, standards, agriculture, transportation and public health, and discussed opportunities for investments. 

The Indian delegation was led by Rita Teaotia, Commerce Secretary and the Afghan delegation was headed by Mohammad Qurban Haqjo, Deputy Minister for Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industries, Government of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. 

The next meeting of the JWG will be held in Kabul at a mutually convenient date.