Tolo News:  Head of exports department in the Chamber of Commerce and Industries office in Kunduz, Massoud, said the move has affected the interest of businessmen to visit Shir Khan Bandar – one of the main ports that connects Afghanistan with Tajikistan. “This move [closure of Tajikistan consulate in Kunduz] has badly affected businessmen’s activities,” he said. Businessmen in Kunduz meanwhile said people’s economy has been affected as trade ties have shrunk between Afghanistan and Tajikistan. Click here to read more (external link).