Ariana Afghan Airlines has announced a significant increase in cargo and passenger flights between Kabul and New Delhi. The airline now operates six cargo flights and two passenger flights weekly, aiming to solidify commercial relations between Afghanistan and India . This move comes as trade volume between the two nations reportedly exceeded one billion dollars last month .
The strategic shift is a direct response to ongoing border closures and strained relations with Pakistan. With traditional land routes blocked, the Taliban administration is prioritizing economic cooperation with India and Iran, urging traders to find alternative routes to Pakistani ports .
Recent diplomatic efforts support this expansion, with the Taliban’s Minister of Industry and Commerce visiting Delhi to meet Indian officials. Both sides agreed to appoint special trade attachés to further facilitate economic cooperation, signaling a deepening of ties between Kabul and New Delhi .
Ariana Airlines boosts flights to India to strengthen trade ties
