Iranian Official Views Decrease In Pakistan-Afghanistan Trade as Opportunity for Iran
Ahmad Ariafar, the Director-General of Industry, Mining, and Trade in South Khorasan province of Iran, has stated that the limited exports from Pakistan to Afghanistan present an opportunity for Iran.
The Governor of South Khorasan too has expressed a desire to increase Iran's exports to Afghanistan, proposing to make the Mahirud border crossing operational around the clock.
The Mahirud border crossing, also known as the Mil 78 Point, is a major gateway between Iran and Afghanistan.
According to a report by IRNA on Sunday, Ariafar, speaking at an event in South Khorasan, described Afghanistan as a country with significant potential for Iranian services.
Officials of the Islamic Republic have indicated that construction materials and food products continue to be exported from Iran to Afghanistan.
Based on figures provided by Iranian authorities, the country has exported 67,000 tonnes of agricultural products to Afghanistan this year alone.
