An Afghan delegation led by Mawlawi Ahmadullah Zahid, Deputy Minister of Industry and Commerce, along with Afghanistan’s Ambassador to India, Mufti Noor Ahmad Noor, attended the opening ceremony of India’s 45th International Trade Fair (ITPO), the Ministry of Industry and Commerce said in a statement.
On the sidelines of the fair, Mawlawi Ahmadullah Zahid met with Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal to discuss ways to strengthen trade ties between the two countries and promote Afghan products in the Indian market.
The ministry said Afghan traders had set up 68 exhibition stalls at the fair, showcasing dried fruits, Afghan carpets and banking services.