Indonesia

Afghanistan and Indonesia will develop their trade relation in different industries. “Soon we are going to work on expanding trade relation with Indonesia and so it could pave the ground for export of dry and fresh Afghan fruits in the country”, said the Ministry Spokesman Musafer Qoqandi. According to the Minister of Commerce, the trade turnover between Kabul and Jakarta is about $350 million. “We can work with Indonesia as currently we have taken steps for importing vehicle’s tires, batteries and lubricants”, said Khan Jan Alokozai, Vice President of Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Industries (ACCI). Afghan economic analysts believe the government to should encourage the Indonesian businessmen to invest in Afghanistan. This comes as the Indonesian President Joko Widodo visited Kabul on Monday, where he meet President Ghani.