Rahmon “strongly condemned the illegal and provocative actions of Afghan citizens” and ordered authorities “to resolve the issue and prevent the recurrence of such unfortunate incidents.”
Muttaqi also reiterated Afghanistan’s condemnation of the recent killing of Chinese nationals in Tajikistan.
UNHCR reports that at least 1,288 Afghans, including 1,152 refugees and asylum seekers, were deported this summer.
Key discussions will centre on activating the full potential of the Chabahar Port corridor, increasing Afghan exports to India, and promoting long-term investment partnerships.
The two-day meeting comes at a time when Afghanistan’s stability — or lack thereof — continues to shape the wider region’s security landscape, trade connectivity and...
The surge underscores growing fuel demand across the border, despite restrictions linked to Kyrgyzstan’s preferential fuel import agreement with Russia.
Officials described the visit as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen regional cooperation and establish reliable, cost-effective transit corridors for Afghan exports and imports.
Minister Azizi welcomed Kazakhstan’s growing engagement, noting Afghanistan’s interest in attracting Kazakh investment in agriculture, energy, transport, mining, and construction.
Officials highlighted that with Kazakhstan’s strong grain harvest this year, there is significant potential to increase exports to the Afghan market.
According to reliable sources, the existing waiver expired on Tuesday, but following intensive negotiations, India succeeded in obtaining an extension from Washington.
The two sides agreed to accelerate the implementation of existing trade agreements, address transit and banking challenges, and facilitate smoother operations for Afghan traders in Kazakhstan.
Once operational, the pipeline is expected to boost regional connectivity, generate transit revenues for Afghanistan, and strengthen energy cooperation across South and Central Asia.
The meeting concluded with an agreement to sustain working-level dialogue and joint initiatives aimed at fostering peace, sustainable development, and connectivity across Central and South Asia.
“TAPI is not just an energy route, but a corridor of peace and cooperation, creating a sustainable foundation for economic growth and good neighborliness,” he said.
More than 20 world leaders attended the Tianjin gathering, including heads of state from China, Russia, India, Pakistan, Iran, and Central Asia.
WFP said it has provided emergency food assistance to more than 300,000 returnees at border points, with vital support from donors.
The three countries will formally sign a Framework Agreement on the Feasibility Study for the Trans-Afghan Railway Project during a ceremony at Arg.
During his visit, Dar is also scheduled to meet the Acting Foreign Minister and Prime Minister of Afghanistan to discuss bilateral relations, regional stability, and international...
Yerkin Tukumov was entrusted with facilitating effective building of interaction with Afghanistan.
Dar also noted that discussions during the meeting focused on enhancing regional security, with special emphasis on Afghanistan’s role in the broader stability of the region.
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