Type: Parliament Questions and Answers

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-

(a) whether there is any proposal to open the borders at Hussainiwala (Firozpur) to increase trade between India and Pakistan;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the opening of border at Hussainiwala likely to boost the agriculture economy of Malwa region of Punjab; and

(d) if so, the steps taken/being taken by the Government in this regard?
ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS(SMT. PRENEET KAUR)

(a) & (b) There is no proposal to open borders at Hussainiwala (Firozpur) for trade between India and Pakistan, at this stage.

(c) & (d) Government has consistently maintained that enhanced economic and commercial cooperation between India and Pakistan would contribute to economic growth and development in both countries.

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