On November 24, 2025, a high-level delegation from Afghanistan, led by Mr. Shafiullah Azam, Director General of Economic Relations, met with the Indian delegation led by Shri A. Bipin Menon, Trade Advisor, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, in New Delhi. The meeting aimed to explore deeper economic engagement in the textile sector. Afghanistan prioritized strengthening its textile ecosystem, creating employment opportunities, and enhancing training facilities for farmers.
India is the second-largest supplier of textiles and apparel to Afghanistan, exporting USD 68.7 million in 2024. Afghanistan imported USD 742.8 million worth of textiles and apparel from the world in 2024, and expressed interest in leveraging India's expertise as the world's second-largest cotton producer. Discussions included mutual cooperation, technical support and training for Afghan cotton farmers, facilitation of shipments and visas, and engagement between industry bodies. The Ministry of Textiles encouraged Afghanistan's participation in Bharat Tex 2026.
The meeting concluded with both sides recognizing potential for enhanced collaboration.
The press release was posted by PIB Delhi on 24 NOV 2025 at 7:12 PM and prepared by Mayusha A.M. Release ID is 2193724, and the visitor counter is 938.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Textiles: Indian ministry responsible for encouraging cooperation in the textile sector with Afghanistan.
Afghanistan: Country seeking to strengthen its textile ecosystem and enhance training facilities through cooperation with India.
New Delhi: Location of meeting between Indian and Afghanistan delegations to explore economic engagement in the textile sector.
Bharat Tex 2026: Textile event which the Ministry of Textiles encouraged Afghanistan to participate in.
Ministry of Textiles
India and Afghanistan Discuss Strengthening
Cooperation in the Textile Sector
Posted On: 24 NOV 2025 7:12PM by PIB Delhi
A high-level delegation from Afghanistan, led by Mr. Shafiullah Azam, Director General of Economic
Relations, held a meeting with the Indian delegation led by Shri A. Bipin Menon, Trade Advisor,
Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, on 24 November 2025 in New Delhi to explore avenues
for deeper economic engagement in the textile sector. The visiting delegation articulated
Afghanistan’s priority to strengthen its textile ecosystem, create employment opportunities, and
enhance training facilities for farmers entering the cotton and textile value chain.
India–Afghanistan textile trade relations reflect strong complementarities, with India being the
second-largest supplier of textiles and apparel to Afghanistan, exporting USD 68.7 million in 2024.
Afghanistan, which imported USD 742.8 million worth of textiles and apparel from the world in
2024, expressed interest in leveraging India’s expertise as the world’s second-largest cotton producer.
During the meeting, both sides discussed avenues for mutual cooperation, including technical support
and training for Afghan cotton farmers, facilitation of shipments and visas, and closer engagement
between industry bodies of both countries. The Ministry of Textiles also encouraged Afghanistan’s
participation in Bharat Tex 2026.
The meeting concluded on a positive and constructive note, with both sides recognising the potential
for enhanced collaboration in the textile sector in the future.
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