Zambian exports to India reach $475m, aided by fruits & nuts
Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, said Zambia contributed $ 475.4 million to India's global imports during the period under review which stood at $ 381,006.6 million.
Ms Sitharaman said India's major import items from the African region included edible fruits and nuts, mineral oils and other products.
"As regards India's imports from Africa, Zambia contributed 1.5 per cent during 2015-2016.
The President was optimistic that India/Africa trade will have a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of about $ 35 trillion by 2050 with a population of four billion.
source: allafrica.com
