Afghanistan Signs $46 Million Deal With Indian Firm to Establish Quality Control Laboratories
Five-year agreement aims to modernize testing facilities, strengthen trade infrastructure, and improve quality standards at major border crossings.
Authorities in Afghanistan have signed a $46 million agreement with an Indian company to establish and equip standardized quality control laboratories across the country’s major trade routes and border points.
The National Standards and Quality Authority of Afghanistan announced that the five-year contract has been awarded to Indian firm TRC. Under the agreement, modern laboratory complexes will be developed in Kabul and nine major commercial and border locations to strengthen product testing and trade regulation.
Officials stated that the project will introduce advanced testing systems for a wide range of products, including construction materials, electrical equipment, textiles, leather goods, and paper products. The initiative is expected to help improve product quality checks and reduce the entry of substandard goods into the country.
In addition to setting up new facilities, the agreement includes upgrading existing laboratories, installing modern equipment, and providing technical training for Afghan personnel. Plans to obtain internationally recognized ISO certifications are also part of the project.
Taliban authorities described the initiative as a step toward improving Afghanistan’s quality control mechanisms and boosting trade infrastructure. Officials believe the new laboratories will help strengthen regulatory standards and support smoother commercial operations.
The agreement comes amid periodic disruptions in regional trade caused by tensions along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, which have affected the movement of goods through key crossings in recent months.
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