The two nations have reactivated direct air-freight corridors between Kabul and Delhi, as well as Kabul and Amritsar, opening a fresh chapter in bilateral trade. A senior official from India’s Ministry of External Affairs confirmed the corridors are operational.
The decision comes at a time when land and air routes via Pakistan remain closed — severely disrupting Afghanistan’s access to export markets.
This strategic shift is expected to benefit Afghan exporters, especially in agriculture, herbs, dry fruits and perishables that suffered losses due to long delays. On the Indian side, the revived route boosts trade in pharmaceuticals, machinery, and industrial goods headed to Afghanistan.
Beyond cargo, both nations will deploy trade attachés at their embassies and reactivate a joint trade-commerce working group to support smoother cooperation and faster movement of goods.
As India and Afghanistan recalibrate their economic engagement, the new air-cargo corridors offer a faster, more reliable alternative — potentially transforming regional trade dynamics around Pakistan’s border blockade.
