"We are going to further increase trade. There is a great scope for micro, small and medium industries where Indian expertise and experience can come in handy. There are specific areas where trade can be furthered. The problem everywhere is one of connectivity.
"The present approach route for trade are complex, time- consuming and difficult. These are something to which we have to live with till something better comes up," the Vice President told the accompanying media on board a special aircraft while returning here from a four-day visit to Tajikistan.
Tajikistan has its borders with China (520-km), Afghanistan (1,420 km) and the Afghan-Wakhan corridor (16-km), which is the least distance between Tajikistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
Ansari termed his visit and talks with Tajikistan leadership as "very productive".
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Cooperation on security issues, cross- border terrorism and energy security were the main focus of Ansari's talks with top Tajik leadership.
Both the countries also agreed to strengthen their relations in mining, Information Technology-enabled services and medical sectors among others.