New Delhi, Nov. 24 -- Afghanistan's Commerce Minister Alhaj Nooruddin Azizi on Monday said the country is ready for deeper trade and investment ties with India, calling Afghanistan "an excellent ground for investment".

Addressing a press conference here, the Afghanistan Minister said Kabul is looking to significantly expand its economic engagement with India and develop new trade routes.

Azizi said it was "an immense pleasure" for him to see India and Afghanistan working closely again, noting the historical relationship between the two nations.

"It's not only in trade but also we have a very good political relationship with them. Now we are exploring the politics, trade, and investment," he said. He added that both foreign ministries h...