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NEW DELHI (SW): Abdullah Abdullah, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Unity Government, has said ‘Passage to Prosperity: India-Afghanistan Trade and Investment Show' is an ideal opportunity for promoting regional economic development.
Underlining the significance of Afghanistan’s geo-strategic location, the CEO told the moot in this connection that with development of transit trade routes such as the Silk Road, the country can turn into a key regional roundabout connecting countries of the region. Abdullah expressed optimism that the ‘Passage to Prosperity: India-Afghanistan Trade and Investment Show’ would open new avenues for cooperation among Afghanistan, India and the U.S.
Speaking on the occasion, the U.S. Special Charge d’Affaires Ambassador Hugo Llorens expressed pleasure at the large number of firms that participated. He said the connections and investments facilitated through this event will go a long way toward strengthening regional trade and investment ties, and bringing better economic opportunities for Afghan citizens.
He underlined Afghanistan is a resource rich nation, with a young and increasingly educated population. "We share vital interests that require continued mutual commitment and solidarity, and an urgent need to be flexible, open to change and to implement reform. Our bilateral relationship truly is dynamic, multifaceted, and deep". He said the U.S. Strategy for South Asia is a multidimensional policy that has strategic economic, governance, security and regional diplomatic elements.
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