Afghanistan

The Bilateral trade between India and Afghanistan stood at US$ 1,065.40 mn for 2021-2022

Last updated: March 12, 2024
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Since 2005, India and Afghanistan have partnered in the area of community development through the HICDP program

The Shahtoot Dam, India's second project since the Salma Dam has been approved for development.

Zaranj-Delaram road is being built by India to boost bilateral economic relations between the two countries

Around 433 High Impact Community Development Projects have been completed with Indian financial support

more than 3,500 Afghan nationals undergo training/education in India every year

US$ 2.57mn
FDI inflows to India from April 2000-March 2021

US$ 554.47 mn

Exports from Afghanistan to India in 2021-2022

US$ 510.93 mn
Imports from Afghanistan to India in 2021-2022

15000+

Afghan students in India

Gas, oil and minerals

offer high potential prospects for extraction

1710

Indians living in Afghanistan presently

GDP

Afghanistan's GDP in 2021 stood at US$ 14,786.86 Mn

Bilateral meeting between Prime Minister and President of Uzbekistan (2022)

The two leaders touched upon priority areas of bilateral cooperation, particularly trade, economic cooperation and connectivity.
India-Central Asia Virtual Summit

Prime Minister Modi discussed the evolving situation in Afghanistan with the Central Asian leaders. The leaders reiterated their strong support for a peaceful, secure and stable Afghanistan with a truly representative and inclusive government.
India-Afghanistan Bilateral Relations

India and Afghanistan have a strong relationship based on historical and cultural links, further strengthened by the Strategic Partnership Agreement signed in October 2011
New Development Partnership 2018

During the visit of President of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan to India, it was agreed that the New Development Partnership in the areas of high impact projects in this field of infrastructure, human resources development and other capacity building projects in Afghanistan would be deepened
Indian participation in the Strengthening Consensus for Peace initiative

India advocated for the creation of safe havens, institution of constitutional order and the protection of all citizens of the Afghan nation during the summit.

Signing of 5 MoUs in the aegis of HICDPs

On July 05, 2020, five MoUs were signed between the Governments of India and Afghanistan in order to facilitate the construction of buildings for Higher Education, a road within the Albironi University Campus as well as the construction of classrooms. The regions of Nooristan, Badakhshan, Farah and Kapisa will also be focus areas of the initiative.

Telephone Conversation between the Prime Minister of India and the President of Afghanistan

During the conversation, the Heads of State discussed the security situation among other matters of bilateral interest. Prime Minister Modi reiterated India's commitment to supplying food and medicines to Afghanistan as per requirement.

Meeting between the Indian Prime Minister and Dr Abdullah Abdullah, Chairman, High Council for National Reconciliation of Afghanistan

The leaders discussed the progress of the ongoing Afghan Peace Talks in addition to the status quo of bilateral relations.

Second Meeting of India-Afghanistan Joint Working Group on Development Cooperation

During the meeting, the representatives discussed increasing collaboration in the domains of capacity building and good governance, education, healthcare, and infrastructure. Some of the proposed bilateral projects include the roadway connecting Band-e-Amir to Bamyan-Yakawlang, the development of the Shahtoot dam and a polyclinic at Mazar e Sharif.

MoU on the construction of the Lalandar [Shatoot] Dam

The MoU will facilitate the construction of the Shahtoot Dam, the second dam to be constructed by India on Afghan soil.

India's Exports and Imports to Afghanistan

Source: Department of Commerce

Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce & Investment

+93 700 297 718

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Chaman-e Hozuri, Next to Kabul Nendari, Kabul, Afghansitan.

Invest in Afghanistan

+93 728 991 002

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Invest India

+91-11-23048155

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Vigyan Bhavan Annexe, Maulana Azad Road, New Delhi 110001

Embassy of India, Kabul

00-873-763095560 (satellite tel), 00-93-20-2200185

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Wazir Akbar Khan
Kabul, Afghanistan

Commercial Representative

+93-20-2200185

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Second Secretary

Commercial Representative

+93 702222085 / WhatsApp No. +91-9999400392

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Ramesh Kamra

Vice Consul (Admin, DDO & Com)

Commercial Representative

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+93 700320746

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Shri Deepankar

Consul(Cons & Com), Head of Chancery

Opportunities

Agricultural exports

    Non-alcoholic beverages other than waters of 2202.10 (not incl. fruit/veg. … (220290)

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    Birds’ eggs, in shell, fresh/presvd./cooked (040700)

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    Sugr refind contng flvrng or clrng matter (170191)

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    Wheat/meslin flour (110100)
    Malt extract; oth. food preps. of flour/groats/meal/starch/malt extact [see … (190190)

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    Chocolate & oth. food preps. cont. cocoa (excl. of 1806.20-1806.32) (180690)

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    Milk & cream, concentrated (excl. in powder), unsweetened (040291)
    Milk in powder/granules/oth. solid form, fat content by wt. not >1.5% (040210)

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    Bananas, incl. plantains, fresh/dried (080300)
    Vegetables, n.e.s., fresh/chilled (070990)

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    Beans of the species Vigna mungo (L.)/Hepper/Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek, dr … (071331)

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Minerals

Priority Sectors

Here are the leading sectors of opportunities for foreign investors

Agriculture
Capital Goods
Construction
Defence Manufacturing
Electronic Systems
Ports and Shipping
Roads and Highways

Top Import/ Export Items

India's top import from Afghanistan
  • Gold
  • Spices
  • Fruits and nuts
  • Construction stones
  • Wool
  • Gums and resin
India's top export to Afghanistan
  • Fabric and clothing
  • Pharmaceutical products and equipment
  • Tobacco products
  • Consumer appliances
  • Heavy machinery

Bilateral Investors

KEC – Electrical Transmission Lines

Phoenix – Consultancy in Electrical Transmission

AIPL – Establishment of Hydro Power Project in Hilmand Province

APTECH – Computer & Management Education

GAMMON INDIA – Power Transmission Line & Power Sub-stations

KPTL – Power Transmission Line

ANAAR GROUP (AIR INDIA GSA)

SpiceJet

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