Afghan products and goods expo opens in Kazakhstan

The expo of Afghan products and goods was officially inaugurated in the city of Shymkent with the participation of Nooruddin Azizi, Afghanistan’s Minister of Industry and Commerce; Serik Zhumangarin, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy of Kazakhstan; as well as other local officials, traders, and investors from both countries.

According to a statement from the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, during the opening ceremony Azizi expressed his appreciation for the cooperation of the Kazakh government in organizing the exhibition.

He stated that the purpose of holding this event is to introduce Afghanistan’s production capacities, products, and industrial capabilities, and to expand trade and economic relations between the two countries.

He added that Afghanistan, with its diverse range of products in the sectors of agriculture, food industries, carpets, precious stones, and construction materials, is ready to cooperate and export to the markets of Kazakhstan and other countries in the region.

Dozens of Afghan companies have showcased their domestic products and industries at this exhibition, which is scheduled to continue until October 30 of this year.

Kazakh officials and traders, while welcoming the event, also emphasized expanding bilateral cooperation and establishing new trade routes between Afghanistan and Kazakhstan.