National Times Bureau :- The direct flights between Amritsar and Kabul are all set to resume soon, announced Afghanistan’s foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi on Monday.
The announcement came during his interaction with Indian industry leaders at FICCI, New Delhi, which was chaired by Rajya Sabha member Vikramjit Singh Sahney, who is also a member of the parliamentary standing committee of commerce and consultative committee of external affairs.
The development has sparked hope for revival of economic and cultural ties between the two nations, long marred by geopolitical shifts.
According to AAP MP Vikramjit Singh Sahney, it is a historic step in the diplomatic ties between India and Afghanistan that will strengthen centuries-old civilisational bonds between both the nations, giving a major boost to regional trade, mobility and people-to-people ties.
He added that Amritsar’s strategic location and proximity to key border trade corridors will help create a faster and more secure air bridge between India and Afghanistan. “This will significantly benefit farmers, traders and MSMEs on both sides, particularly for agri-products, dry fruits, fresh fruits, handicrafts and pharmaceuticals. This air link is a strong step in that direction and a symbol of shared prosperity,” Sahney further said.
