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Government of India

Ministry of Commerce & Industry

14-May-2012 16:45 IST

Indian industrialists are encouraged to explore commercial opportunities in Afghanistan, including in the contracts awarded by various donor countries, international organisations, and international military forces stationed in Afghanistan.

Textiles, Gems & Jewellery, Pharmaceuticals, Tobacco Manufactured, Machinery and Instruments, Electronic Goods, Plastic, Manufacturers of Metals and Rubber products have good market potential in Afghanistan.

This information was given by Shri Jyotiradiya M. Scindia, Minister of State for Commerce & Industry in written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.

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Commercial opportunities in Afghanistan: Indian industry urged to explore contracts with donors, international organisations and forces. The Government of India encourages Indian industrialists to pursue commercial opportunities in Afghanistan, including participation in contracts awarded by donor countries, international organisations, and international military forces, and identifies textiles, gems and jewellery, pharmaceuticals, manufactured tobacco, machinery and instruments, electronic goods, plastics, metals manufacturers and rubber products as sectors with good market potential.