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Azizi calls for Uzbekistan to invest in Afghanistan’s oil, gas, copper mines

Meanwhile, Bobir Farkhadovich Islamov, the Minister of Mining Industry and Geology of Uzbekistan called for an investment support agreement between the two countries.

Published

2 years ago

July 6, 2024

Ariana News

Acting Minister of Industry and Commerce Nooruddin Azizi in a meeting with the Minister of Mining Industry and Geology of Uzbekistan has called for the country’s investment in Afghanistan’s oil, gas, and copper mines.

According to a statement released by the Ministry of Industry and Commerce on Saturday, Azizi said that Uzbekistan should invest in the oil and gas mines in northern Afghanistan as it is advantageous in terms of proximity and providing easy access to markets in the region.

He also proposed to Uzbekistan to invest in copper mines in Ghazni and Herat provinces and to establish mineral processing factories in Afghanistan.

Meanwhile, Bobir Farkhadovich Islamov, the Minister of Mining Industry and Geology of Uzbekistan called for an investment support agreement between the two countries.

He also mentioned the establishment of two large factories in the field of copper processing in Uzbekistan, and said that these factories have an urgent need for raw materials, which will be met by the exploration and extraction of copper from Afghanistan.

In the meeting, it was decided that an official delegation from Uzbekistan will travel to Afghanistan to carry out survey and technical work in coordination with the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum of Afghanistan.

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UK-Afghanistan trade falls 16.7% to £70 million over 12 months

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11 hours ago

November 7, 2026

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Trade in goods and services between the United Kingdom and Afghanistan declined by 16.7 percent to £70 million in the 12 months to the end of June 2026, according to the latest figures published by the UK Department for Business and Trade.

The department’s trade and investment factsheet, released on November 6, shows that bilateral trade fell by £14 million compared with the same period a year earlier.

UK exports to Afghanistan totalled £57 million, down 18.6 percent or £13 million, while imports from Afghanistan stood at £13 million, representing a 7.1 percent decline.

The figures show that goods accounted for £32 million, or 45.7 percent, of total trade, while services made up the remaining £38 million, or 54.3 percent.

UK exports to Afghanistan included beverages, pharmaceutical products, dairy products, road vehicles and industrial machinery.

Vegetables and fruit were the leading Afghan goods exports to the UK, worth £1.7 million. Clothing and textile fabrics were also among the main products exported.

The report ranks Afghanistan as the UK’s 166th-largest trading partner, accounting for less than 0.1 percent of the UK’s total trade during the period.

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Afghanistan and Russia discuss expanding trade and investment ties

Both sides highlighted the importance of closer cooperation between the Afghan and Russian private sectors.

Published

3 days ago

November 4, 2026

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Afghanistan and Russia have discussed ways to strengthen bilateral trade, expand private-sector cooperation and attract new investment during a meeting in Kabul.

Inayatullah Sediqzi, Deputy Head of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment (ACCI) for Services, met with Russian Ambassador to Afghanistan Dmitry Zhirnov on the sidelines of an event marking Russia’s National Unity Day on Wednesday, November 4.

The event was hosted by the Russian Embassy in Kabul.

According to a statement from the ACCI, discussions focused on boosting economic relations, increasing bilateral trade and creating greater opportunities for businesspeople and investors from both countries.

Both sides highlighted the importance of closer cooperation between the Afghan and Russian private sectors, exploring new areas of economic partnership and establishing stronger direct links between their respective business communities.

The discussions reflect Afghanistan’s continued efforts to expand economic engagement with regional and international partners, with increased trade, private-sector development and foreign investment remaining key priorities.

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Afghanistan’s pine nut exports increase by 69 percent

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5 days ago

November 2, 2026

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Afghanistan’s pine nut exports increased by 69 percent in the first seven months of the current solar year 1405 compared with the same period last year, reaching $72 million, the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment (ACCI) says.

According to chamber officials, the value of pine nut exports stood at $42 million during the first seven months of last year. The product has been exported to European countries, India and, particularly, China.

Meanwhile, officials at the Ministry of Industry and Commerce say they have taken steps since the beginning of the year to expand pine nut exports and identify new markets for the product.

However, some economic experts say pine nuts are among Afghanistan’s key export products and that relevant government ministries, particularly the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, should strengthen efforts to promote the product and secure access to new markets.

Afghan pine nuts are also exported to China, India, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Italy, Germany, Australia, Turkey, Austria and Kuwait.

Experts emphasize that pine nut packaging should be improved to meet the requirements and standards of different international markets in order to further increase exports.