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flag Afghanistan offers India access to $1 trillion in untapped mines amid efforts to boost economic ties.

flag Afghanistan has offered Indian companies access to its underutilized mining sites, rich in gold, lithium, copper, and gemstones, with estimated untapped mineral wealth of $1 trillion, as part of efforts to strengthen economic ties and create jobs. flag The Afghan government, through a delegation led by Industry and Commerce Minister Alhaj Nooruddin Azizi, invited Indian investment and promised tax incentives. flag India’s ASSOCHAM acknowledged the opportunity but urged caution, citing challenges including the need for extensive geological surveys, infrastructure gaps, security concerns, and complex logistics. flag Both sides discussed expanding trade, improving financial linkages, streamlining visas, and supporting value-added processing of Afghan exports like saffron and nuts. flag While India remains interested, investment remains cautious due to ongoing risks and instability.

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