The Afghan administration has resumed the export of pine nut via air corridor to neighboring China, a local television channel the Tolonews reported Monday.

"The export of pine nut to China after a pause of eight month resumed via air corridor today," Tolonews reported.

Acting Deputy Prime Minister Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, according to media, hailed the step, saying that the export of Afghan products to China could bolster trade and economic relations between the two neighbors.

Pine nut trade with China had created thousands of jobs in Afghanistan, according to Afghan officials, despite the obstacles caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the security situation.