India asks Pak to allow onion exports via land route

India has initiated talks with Pakistan seeking resumption of onion exports from that country through the land route of Wagah border. We have initiated talks and before not too long we are hopeful that we will find solution to this..., External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna told reporters in New Delhi on Friday. The Ministry has also requested Pakistan government to allow export of onions in bulk through rail and ship routes, sources said. Commerce Secretary Rahul Khullar had on Thursday said that a contract has been entered into for Pakistani onion supply at Mundra port at Gujarat. However, if the supplies have to be diverted from Wagah border for arrival through ship routes, it would take at least few more days to reach India.

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