KABUL - Ministry of Finance Eklil Hakimi on Tuesday said that the Pakistan has promised to not create any trade problems for Afghanistan anymore.

Eklil Hakimi who has just returned from a trip to Pakistan noted that he had effective talks with Pakistani authorities.

“Talks over the regional connectivity routes are ongoing with Pakistani officials and we are trying to provide an effective agreement for Afghan traders,” minister of finance said.

Meanwhile, officials in Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) are said to consider good relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan are beneficial for the economy of both the countries.

In November, Pakistan promised faster clearance of Afghan cargo, greater access for Afghan traders to Pakistan’s railway system and to set up ‘parallel track’ Afghan customs at Karachi. (ATN)