INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Afghanistan’s Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MoIC) has announced that the country’s foreign trade operations remain stable and
uninterrupted, despite ongoing regional conflict.
In an official statement, the ministry affirmed that imports, transit, and the supply of
goods with neighboring and regional countries continue as normal
It noted that no unusual fluctuations in the prices of essential commodities have been recorded in domestic markets.
The ministry dismissed
recent media reports suggesting instability or shortages as unfounded, adding that trade routes through Central Asia have been reinforced
It further emphasized that strict measures are in place to prevent hoarding and market manipulation.
This announcement comes just days
after the Ministry of Finance stated, on the third day of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, that Afghanistan’s borders and
customs with Iran remain open, and bilateral trade is proceeding without disruption
The ministry confirmed that commercial cargo operations at border points are ongoing.
In a follow-up notice, the ministry clarified that
border crossings and customs checkpoints between Afghanistan and Iran are fully operational.
It explained that temporary closures at Abu
Nasr Farahi (Farah Province), Nimroz, and the Iran-facing border on Saturday were due to a national holiday in Iran, and all crossings have
since reopened.
The ministry also confirmed that cargo handling at Iran’s Bandar Abbas port is proceeding normally and without
issues.
However, the statement acknowledged that military tensions between Iran and Israel remain high, with reciprocal attacks continuing
to raise regional concerns
Despite this, Afghan officials stress that trade continuity and market stability remain a top priority, and the government is closely
monitoring developments.
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