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Air cargo means Afghan perishables sell for far more in Indian markets
PRICES of Afghan perishable produce in Indian markets has increased up to 30 per cent following the opening of the state-subsidised air cargo corridor to India.
The opportunity has helped Afghan businessman to improve the quality of their produce in terms of packaging and other standards, reports Kabul-based Tolo News agency.
According to local investors, Afghanistan's exports overall have increased 10 times following the opening of the air corridor between Kabul and New Delhi.
Businessmen said Afghanistan's fresh and dried fruits are being sold on Indian markets for 30 per cent more than what they are for in Afghanistan.
"This corridor has been critical for us to increase our exports," said Kinda fruit company packaging chief Mohammad Salim.
"Now, we can even send fresh vegetables and fruit in less than two hours to India, and from there, to the world's markets.
"This year, for the first time, we were able to export Afghanistan's okra to the Italian markets," said Mr Salim.
Government officials said the relevant institutions continue their efforts to open air corridors with Kazakhstan and some Gulf countries - in addition to the current air corridor with India.
Said Afghan Chamber of Commerce CEO Atiqullah Nusrat: "The air corridor to India this year has dramatically increased our exports and we are trying to expand our business to the world.".
The opportunity has helped Afghan businessman to improve the quality of their produce in terms of packaging and other standards, reports Kabul-based Tolo News agency.
According to local investors, Afghanistan's exports overall have increased 10 times following the opening of the air corridor between Kabul and New Delhi.
Businessmen said Afghanistan's fresh and dried fruits are being sold on Indian markets for 30 per cent more than what they are for in Afghanistan.
"This corridor has been critical for us to increase our exports," said Kinda fruit company packaging chief Mohammad Salim.
"Now, we can even send fresh vegetables and fruit in less than two hours to India, and from there, to the world's markets.
"This year, for the first time, we were able to export Afghanistan's okra to the Italian markets," said Mr Salim.
Government officials said the relevant institutions continue their efforts to open air corridors with Kazakhstan and some Gulf countries - in addition to the current air corridor with India.
Said Afghan Chamber of Commerce CEO Atiqullah Nusrat: "The air corridor to India this year has dramatically increased our exports and we are trying to expand our business to the world.".
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