AVA - Afghanistan: tons of pine nuts were sent to Europe

Officials said that, Afghanistan has dispatched 12 tons of pine nuts to Europe.

Afghan Voice Agency (AVA)_Monitoring, The consignment is worth $500,000 and is expected to reach Germany via Iran and Turkey, said Sayed Masood Sadat, deputy head of Herat Chamber of Commerce and Investment.

Meanwhile, the Union of Exporters in West Zone said they export goods worth $250 million annually to Asian and European countries.

Around 120 companies are operating in the country to export dried and fresh fruits, medicinal herbs, animal products and grains.

Bashir Ahmad Sirat, head of industry and commerce in Herat, said that the government helps facilitate trade and investment in the country.