Noori also dismissed claims of an internal “resistance” movement, describing it as an externally driven effort lacking genuine domestic support.
Addressing the opening ceremony, Amir Khan Muttaqi said the event reflects Afghanistan’s growing engagement with regional partners, particularly in Central Asia.
Once operational, CASA-1000 is expected to strengthen regional energy security, support economic integration, and expand electricity trade across Central and South Asia.
They also emphasized closer coordination with UN bodies to strengthen regional responses to emerging threats.
The meeting signals continued efforts by the CSTO to address pressing regional security challenges and solidify its role as a key actor in shaping the security...
The system is designed to simplify transactions by using secure financial instruments and bank guarantees, which significantly lower risks for both parties.
The two sides also exchanged views on Afghanistan’s economic recovery and discussed prospects for integrating the country into broader regional connectivity initiatives.
Afghanistan is not exempt from Russia's gasoline export ban, but Belarus can continue supplies.
Participants focused on the future direction of the consultative dialogue and its role in promoting bilateral ties and broader regional cooperation.
Afghanistan is 'no longer viewed exclusively as a source of risks, but increasingly as a space of opportunities, especially from Central Asia’s perspective'.
Afghanistan remained one of Uzbekistan’s key trading partners, ranking among its top 20 counterparts by overall trade volume.
Officials reviewed progress on joint efforts to strengthen border security, with further meetings of foreign and defense ministers expected in the coming months.
Officials said the agreements include $300 million in investment commitments, $150 million in imports, and $70 million in exports.
The county will fall under the administration of Kashgar Prefecture, a historic hub that has long served as a gateway between China and Central and South...
Both sides concluded by emphasizing the need to build mutual trust, deepen bilateral cooperation, and expand regional partnerships.
The agreements span multiple sectors, including textiles, raw materials, pharmaceuticals and other key industries.
Both sides welcomed the steady growth in trade between the two countries in recent years and agreed on the strategic goal of increasing bilateral trade to...
On the issue of Pakistan, Muttaqi reiterated Afghanistan’s commitment to resolving bilateral issues through dialogue and diplomacy, while safeguarding its sovereignty.
As Kazakhstan looks to expand its global mining footprint, the exploration of rare metals in Afghanistan and Rwanda marks a significant step towards diversifying its mining...
The agreement is scheduled to be finalized on the sidelines of the Kazan Forum 2026, according to Russian media reports.