Afghanistan Invites India To Invest In $1 Trillion Mineral Sector, Agriculture, And Sports
Afghanistan's Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi has extended an invitation to India to invest in key sectors such as minerals, agriculture, and sports, while also urging the reopening of the Wagah border to boost trade and transit between the two nations.
During his visit to New Delhi in early October 2025, Muttaqi held detailed discussions with India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, focusing on trade, infrastructure, humanitarian cooperation, and regional security. He highlighted Afghanistan's immense mineral potential-estimated to be worth around $1 trillion-with reserves of lithium, copper, gold, iron ore, and other rare earth minerals, encouraging Indian companies to participate in mining and development projects.
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Muttaqi also called for enhanced trade connectivity through the Wagah border to strengthen economic relations and regional integration. Both sides reaffirmed their shared commitment to peace, security, and mutual cooperation, with India acknowledging Afghanistan's position on countering terrorism and addressing India's security concerns.
This diplomatic engagement represents a major step toward revitalizing India-Afghanistan economic and strategic partnerships amid evolving regional dynamics.
With ANI Input
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