Afghanistan sends 12 tons of pine nuts to Europe

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Afghanistan has dispatched 12 tons of pine nuts to Europe, officials said on Sunday.The consignment is worth $500,000 and is expected to
reach Germany via Iran and Turkey, said Sayed Masood Sadat, deputy head of Herat Chamber of Commerce and Investment.Meanwhile, the Union of
Exporters in West Zone said they export goods worth $250 million annually to Asian and European countries.Around 120 companies are operating
in the country to export dried and fresh fruits, medicinal herbs, animal products and grains.Bashir Ahmad Sirat, head of industry and
commerce in Herat, said that the government helps facilitate trade and investment in the country.The post Afghanistan sends 12 tons of pine
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