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A review of the Islamic Emirate’s economic achievements over the past four years
Four years after the Islamic Emirate’s return to power, the government has recorded notable progress in economic development and infrastructure. During this period, hundreds of development projects worth billions of Afghanis have been implemented, and major agreements—particularly in electricity generation and mining—have been signed with both domestic and international investors.
Key developments include:
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A $10 billion memorandum of understanding with a domestic investor for electricity production
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Construction of major and medium-sized dams, check dams, and irrigation canals to improve water resource management
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Investment in domestic power generation and electricity transmission
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An MoU for feasibility studies and design of the Trans-Afghan railway line
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Contracts for the development of large, medium, and small-scale mining operations
According to the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, the total trade volume over the past year reached $13 billion, with exports accounting for $2 billion. Despite international pressure and ongoing sanctions, substantial steps have been taken toward economic growth.
The Ministry of Water and Energy has emphasized the critical role of energy in economic development, highlighting ongoing efforts to secure power from both domestic and international sources.
Private sector representatives have noted that significant progress has been made in advancing both national and regional economic development, with clear positive effects on the broader regional economy, including Afghanistan.
Economic analysts have commended the efforts of the Islamic Emirate’s leadership, while also underscoring the need to accelerate national and regional economic initiatives. In their view, a sustainable and well-structured economic model can only be achieved through the optimal use of domestic resources.
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Afghanistan and Kyrgyzstan boost trade and digital finance ties
Minister Sydykov, in turn, pledged the continuation of Kyrgyzstan’s humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan and highlighted his country’s interest in working together on e-governance initiatives.
Afghanistan’s Deputy Prime Minister for Administrative Affairs, Abdul Salam Hanafi, has met with a high-level Kyrgyz delegation led by Minister of Economy and Commerce Bakhyt Sydykov to discuss expanding bilateral trade and strengthening cooperation in digital financial services.
During the meeting, Hanafi reaffirmed Afghanistan’s readiness to deepen ties with Kyrgyzstan, stressing the importance of developing electronic administration systems and modern banking channels to facilitate trade and financial transactions between the two countries.
Minister Sydykov, in turn, pledged the continuation of Kyrgyzstan’s humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan and highlighted his country’s interest in working together on e-governance initiatives. He also pointed to potential cooperation in areas such as the printing of securities and the development of electronic payment systems.
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India reaffirms healthcare support to Afghanistan, hands over medicines and vaccines
Indian officials said the support underscores New Delhi’s commitment to helping improve healthcare services and access to life-saving treatment in Afghanistan.
India has reaffirmed its commitment to continued humanitarian assistance and healthcare cooperation with Afghanistan, with a focus on the long-term supply of essential medicines.
According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of the Government of India, Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda held a productive meeting with Afghanistan’s Minister of Public Health, Noor Jalal Jalali. The discussions focused on strengthening cooperation in the health sector and addressing the medical needs of the Afghan people.
During the meeting, a symbolic handover of cancer medicines and vaccines was carried out, reflecting India’s ongoing support for Afghanistan’s healthcare system. The ministry also announced that a larger consignment of medicines, vaccines, and a 128-slice CT scanner is being dispatched to Afghanistan as part of India’s humanitarian assistance efforts.
Indian officials said the support underscores New Delhi’s commitment to helping improve healthcare services and access to life-saving treatment in Afghanistan.
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Afghan forces target hideout of suspects linked to cross-border attacks on Chinese nationals
Afghan forces target hideout of suspects linked to cross-border attacks on Chinese nationals
Security sources said that special forces of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) have targeted a hideout in Badakhshan province linked to suspects involved in attacks against Chinese nationals in neighboring Tajikistan.
According to the sources, the operation was carried out on Tuesday night in Faizabad city, where several individuals suspected of orchestrating cross-border attacks from Badakhshan’s frontier regions were believed to be present. As a result of the operation, one wanted suspect was arrested alive along with weapons and other military equipment.
The sources added that preliminary investigations and initial confessions by the detainee indicate the planning of the attacks was carried out from outside Afghanistan.
This comes as Tajikistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on November 27 that three Chinese citizens were killed in an attack in Khatlon province.
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