Afghanistan envoy praises India's decision to relax fumigation rules on agricultural imports

Afghanistan's Ambassador to India, Farid Mamundzay, on Wednesday praised India's decision to extend relaxation of fumigation rules on agricultural imports.

Farid Mamundzay, Afghanistan’s Ambassador to India, on Wednesday praised India for relaxing the fumigation norms on agricultural products imported to India till May 2023. The envoy said that the move will ease trade between our countries.

Taking to Twitter, Farid Mamundzay said, "Appreciate Indian Ministry of Agriculture’s decision to relax the fumigation regulations for imports of agricultural commodities until May 2023. Afghan traders consistently requested this move, which will not only ease trade between our countries but will also benefit."

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"The move will also benefit struggling Afghan farmers to sell/export their products to a reliable market. Last year, many Afghan farmers planted “seeds of hopes” to reap a full harvest this year though they appear to be futile wishes. I thank @MEAIndia and @AgriGoI for their role to help our traders/farmers," he added.

The Centre had relaxed fumigation regulations for the import of agricultural products from Afghanistan. The order stated that the consignments arriving till May 2023 would be exempted from fumigation treatment.