Russia and other members of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) are expected to begin supplying weapons and military equipment to Tajikistan by the end of...
Referring to developments in Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya and Ukraine, Jalali said Western interference had contributed to regional security challenges.
Further details about the delegation’s schedule and the specific agreements expected during the visit have not yet been announced.
“Trade turnover between our countries is growing. In the first half of this year, it doubled,” Kabulov said.
The discussions took place during the international NEW SILK WAY business forum in Astana, attended by senior transport officials from the five countries.
Masadykov said CSTO member states have stepped up bilateral engagement with the IEA authorities in Kabul to promote economic development.
He also warned that radical groups were seeking to use Afghanistan as a launching pad to expand threats towards Central Asia and Russia.
Russian flour exporters are also facing increasing challenges in maintaining their position in Afghanistan as competition across regional markets intensifies.
World Bank officials said they would explore options for providing the required funding.
The event also featured business-to-business meetings, providing Afghan and foreign companies with opportunities to discuss potential joint investments and commercial partnerships.
Japarov also underscored the importance of continued humanitarian assistance, urging regional countries to uphold their commitments to supporting Afghanistan.
Russia’s main exports to Afghanistan include natural gas, petrol, diesel, wheat, wheat flour, sunflower oil and other agricultural products.
Meanwhile, the CSTO Collective Security Council is scheduled to meet in Moscow on November 10 and 11.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is expected to address the participants during the consultations.
The two sides agreed that their technical and commercial teams would continue negotiations and work toward practical outcomes on the issues discussed.
The two sides discussed increasing trade exchanges, establishing direct links between traders and investors, and organizing joint economic programs.
Of the total, 7.2 million tons were transported for export, while 2.1 million tons were supplied to the domestic market.
The latest discussions come as Kabul and Astana work on a bilateral economic cooperation roadmap, with the two countries aiming to increase annual trade to $3...
The sides also agreed to establish a joint commission to address road transport issues and improve coordination.
Turkmenistan regards TAPI as a key project for diversifying its gas exports and strengthening regional economic cooperation.
| Country | Selling in AFS | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 USD |  | 65.20 |
| 1 EUR |  | 72.25 |
| 1 PND |  | 85 |
| 1 AED |  | 17.25 |
| 1 TRY |  | 1.33 |
| 1000 INR |  | 723 |
| 1000 IRR |  | 0.24 |
| 1000 PKR |  | 229 |
