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Afghanistan should seek growth of goods export to world

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11 years ago

April 21, 2015

Last Updated on: October 25, 2022

The chief of executive officer, (CEO) Abdullah Abdullah said that after receiving votes of confidence by representatives the cabinet ministers have important responsibilities for a good governance.

While introducing the minister of commerce and industry, CEO noted that most of Afghanistan trade challenges would be solved if further facilities provide for merchants and artisans.

Abdullah Abdullah is said to consider Afghanistan geography essential and vital for trade in the region; adding the country would be self-suffeicent if more business fields generate.

In the meantime, the minister of commerce and industry said he will start basic reforms in his first days of his career in the ministry.

“People especially traders expect the ministry of commerce that their demands to be addressed.” Hamayoun Rasa, minister of commerce and industry said, “One of the main reasons of distance between people and government is the commitments that were not fulfilled. I try my best to provide better opportunities in ministry of commerce and industry.”

Zia Masood, President’s special representative in good governance also introduced Muhammadullah Batash to their employees.

Afghanistan’s economy is recovering from decades of conflict. The economy has improved significantly since the fall of the Taliban regime in 2001 largely because of the infusion of international assistance, the recovery of the agricultural sector, and service sector growth.

Meanwhile, the exhibition of Afghan-Turkey trade goods for the fifth time held in Kabul on Tuesday.

Omar Zakhailwal, economic advisor to president Ghani declared that Turkey’s role in Afghanistan economic is effective and Turkish companies have been invested more than $ 2 billion in Afghanistan.

“Relations between Afghan and Turkish investors should more strengthen that Afghan traders can work more effectively,” Zakhailwal said.

Officials in the ministry of commerce and industry also called on Turkish government to provide better conditions in Turkey for Afghan investors.

According to statistics, currently Afghanistan and Turkey relations reaches to $ 300 million each year.

At the other side, President Ashraf Ghani on his two-day visit in Tehran called Iran for mutual cooperation to overcome the challenges of the region.

Chairman of Iran’s Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture has attached great importance to President Ghani’s visit and looks forward to opening of new bilateral ties between Afghanistan and Iran.

He has said that trade relations of Iran with China, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan through Afghanistan will strengthen the region’s economy.

Afghanistan’s negative trade balance has been a major concern for the nation. Currently, the imports are thirtyfold more than the export.

Officials in the Afghanistan chamber of commerce also announced about the readiness of Iran’s investments in Afghanistan.

This comes as Iran is one of the important donor countries of Afghanistan which has always cooperated with Afghanistan in road constructions, power transmission, infrastructure projects and issues related to border stations.

Afghanistan’s living standards are among the lowest in the world. The international community remains committed to Afghanistan’s development, pledging over $67 billion at nine donors’ conferences between 2003-10.

In July 2012, the donors at the Tokyo conference pledged an additional $16 billion in civilian aid through 2015. Despite this help, the Government of Afghanistan will need to overcome a number of challenges, including low revenue collection, anemic job creation, high levels of corruption, weak government capacity, and poor public infrastructure. Afghanistan’s growth rate slowed markedly in 2014.

The political crisis and the withdrawal of international security forces undermined confidence and the economy.

The outlook is for modest recovery helped by large inflows of development assistance and security grants. The new government has energetically sought to improve governance, shore up public finances, and enlist regional cooperation to improve security.

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Mujahid calls for stronger Afghanistan-Russia relations during Moscow meeting

Mujahid also said Afghan security forces had made major gains against what he referred to as “seditionist networks,” stressing that security and stability had improved across the country.

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1 hour ago

May 28, 2026

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Mawlawi Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid, Defense Minister of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA), has emphasized the importance of expanding relations with Russia during a meeting with Sergei Shoigu, Secretary of Russia’s Security Council.

This meeting took place on the sidelines of an international security conference in Moscow.

According to details released from the meeting on Wednesday, the two sides discussed bilateral relations, regional security cooperation and the current situation in Afghanistan.

Mujahid described Afghanistan’s relationship with Russia as being of “special importance” and expressed hope that cooperation between the two countries would continue to grow broader, stronger and more comprehensive in the future.

He said Afghanistan continues to face economic and humanitarian challenges following what he described as two decades of U.S. occupation, but added that the Islamic Emirate has made significant progress across multiple sectors since returning to power.

The defense minister stated that the Islamic Emirate has strengthened nationwide security, implemented economic and administrative reforms and achieved political progress within a short period.

Mujahid also said Afghan security forces had made major gains against what he referred to as “seditionist networks,” stressing that security and stability had improved across the country.

The meeting comes amid increasing engagement between Kabul and Moscow, with both sides signaling interest in expanding political, economic and security cooperation.

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Afghanistan, Russia sign military cooperation agreement

The deal is expected to strengthen defense and security cooperation between the two countries.

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2 hours ago

May 28, 2026

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Afghanistan and Russia signed a military-technical cooperation agreement during the International Security Forum held this week in the Moscow region, marking another step in the expanding relationship between Kabul and Moscow.

The agreement was signed on May 27 on the sidelines of the forum, according to Russian media reports. While officials have not publicly disclosed the details of the document, the deal is expected to strengthen defense and security cooperation between the two countries.

The signing comes amid growing diplomatic engagement between the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) and Russia. Afghan Defense Minister Mohammad Yaqoob recently told Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu that bilateral cooperation between Kabul and Moscow had significantly expanded in recent months.

Earlier this month in Bishkek, Shoigu said Russia had established direct dialogue with the Islamic Emirate and was working toward what he described as a “full-fledged partnership” with Afghanistan’s current authorities. He also urged regional countries to broaden engagement with Kabul.

Relations between Afghanistan and Russia have steadily improved since the IEA returned to power in 2021. In April 2025, Russia’s Supreme Court suspended the longstanding ban on the Islamic Emirate’s activities in Russia, paving the way for deeper political, economic and security cooperation.

Moscow has increasingly positioned Afghanistan as an important regional partner as Russia seeks to strengthen its influence in Central and South Asia following major geopolitical shifts in the region.

The agreement was signed as Russia continues to expand its broader military posture. Russian lawmakers recently granted President Vladimir Putin greater authority to deploy troops abroad in cases involving the detention of Russian citizens overseas.

The Washington-based Institute for the Study of War has also reported that Russia is expanding its nuclear capabilities at what it described as the fastest pace since the Cold War.

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Prime Minister stresses support for returnees and disaster victims in Eid message

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May 27, 2026

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Mohammad Hassan Akhund, in his Eid message, has emphasized stronger support and assistance for returnees and victims of recent floods and earthquakes, saying the Islamic Emirate has worked to help affected families within its available capacity.

He said many of the challenges facing the Muslim world stem from division and self-interest, stressing that unity, cooperation, and solidarity must be strengthened at both individual and societal levels.

The prime minister noted that in recent months millions of migrants have returned to Afghanistan from neighboring countries, while others have been displaced due to natural disasters. He said the authorities have tried to provide assistance to these families to the extent possible.

Mohammad Hassan Akhund also instructed officials to visit families of martyrs, orphans, and people with disabilities during Eid and to listen to public concerns. He further directed security and defense forces to ensure heightened vigilance during the holiday period in order to maintain safety and allow citizens to celebrate Eid in peace.

Eid prayers were also held at the Sapidar Palace in Kabul with the participation of diplomatic representatives and senior officials, while across the country citizens gathered in mosques and open spaces to mark the occasion peacefully.

Residents in various provinces described Eid as a time of reconciliation and unity. A resident of Herat, Hamed, said Eid should be an opportunity to set aside grievances and strengthen bonds of friendship. Another resident, Sultan Ahmad Saber, said Eid is meant to remove divisions, embrace one another, and preserve purity of heart by forgetting past disputes.

In a separate message, former president Hamid Karzai called for the reopening of schools and universities for girls and the creation of job opportunities for women, stressing that Afghanistan’s progress depends on unity, education, and a shared sense of responsibility toward the country.