India, Afghanistan to Resume Cargo India and Afghanistan are preparing to restart air cargo services in an effort to strengthen bilateral trade and reduce Afghanistan&rsquo;s dependence on Pakistan for transit. 
The development follows Pakistan&rsquo;s decision to close its airspace to Indian carriers after the April 22 Pahalgam attack and later seal its border with Afghanistan amid military clashes.
The revival of cargo flights was announced during the five-day visit of Afghan Commerce and Industry Minister Al-Haj Nooruddin Azizi to India.
Anand Prakash, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs, said, &ldquo;I am pleased to announce that the air freight corridor on the Kabul-Delhi sector and Kabul-Amritsar routes have been activated and cargo flights on these sectors will commence very soon.&rdquo;
He noted that the renewed routes would &ldquo;significantly enhance&rdquo; connectivity and &ldquo;strengthen&rdquo; trade and commercial ties between the two nations.
Prakash added, &ldquo;All formalities from our side are over. We are waiting for all the papers from their side. Once they complete them, the cargo flights will start.&rdquo;
He made the remarks on the sidelines of the India-Afghanistan business conference.
The move is expected to provide Afghan exporters&mdash;particularly those dealing in fresh produce, dried fruits, and handicrafts&mdash;direct access to Indian markets without relying on land routes through Pakistan.
&mdash;IANS

Afghanistan's Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi (front L) leaves

India, Afghanistan push for trade revival as cargo flights set to resume soon

India, Afghanistan To Resume Key Cargo Flights

India, Afghanistan push for trade revival as cargo flights set to resume soon

November 26, 2025 | 12:07 IST