Respect for Afghanistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, he said, remains essential for fostering regional stability and building trust among neighboring states.
Turdimov underscored the long-standing historical and economic links between the two nations and noted the active role of Afghan traders in the Syrdarya region.
Vance noted that many Americans may not be aware that Azerbaijani forces were among the last to leave Afghanistan.
During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to further strengthen political and economic cooperation, as well as key regional issues.
Indonesian officials said the deputy minister plans to visit Afghanistan in the future to further advance cooperation.
The delegation, led by Deputy Minister of Industry and Commerce Ahmadullah Zahid, includes senior government officials as well as five Afghan traders representing various sectors.
Jaiswal also pointed to ongoing cooperation in trade and logistics, highlighting recent ministerial-level visits from Afghanistan to India.
The Islamic Emirate has repeatedly called Pakistan's claims baseless and added that Afghan soil will not be used against any country.
The Afghan foreign minister also formally invited his Omani counterpart to visit Kabul, highlighting the importance of high-level political engagement in strengthening bilateral ties.
Meanwhile, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has repeatedly rejected Pakistan’s allegations, asserting that Afghan territory will not be used against any country.
Khalilzad also commended Afghanistan’s progress in security and reconstruction and underscored the importance of continuing bilateral talks.
Ambassador Shakeeb thanked Kazakhstan for its continued support and constructive engagement with Afghanistan, particularly in efforts aimed at peace and economic development.
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.
The opening ceremony was attended by Kyrgyzstan’s Minister of Economy and Commerce, Sydykov Bakyt, and Afghanistan’s Minister of Industry and Commerce, Nooruddin Azizi.
Azizi welcomed the Kyrgyz delegation and thanked them for visiting Kabul, underscoring the importance of closer economic engagement between the two countries.
Muttaqi also reiterated Afghanistan’s condemnation of the recent killing of Chinese nationals in Tajikistan.
According to M. Anand Prakash, Joint Secretary of the PAI Division, both sides have committed to stationing trade attaches in their respective embassies to support and...
Separately, the Indian government confirmed that air cargo services between the two countries will resume shortly.
The conversation highlights the ongoing commitment of Tehran and Kabul to expand diplomatic cooperation and support security and stability across the wider region.
Discussions focused on the development of high-voltage transmission lines and substations in Afghanistan, with emphasis on accelerating their completion.