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The Hairatan railway route handled the largest share, with 464,767 tonnes, followed by Khaf–Herat with 137,687 tonnes, Torghundi with 62,015 tonnes, and Aqina with 39,831 tonnes.
Herat Governor Mawlavi Islam Jar recently said construction of the TAPI pipeline in the province is expected to be completed within two months.
The disruption affects both sides of the border, including farmers, transporters, commission agents, wholesalers and retailers.
According to Fitrat, the investments have so far generated direct employment for more than 4,000 people.
The buyers were entrepreneurs from Afghanistan and the UAE, while the seller was the state-owned Turkmenhimiya concern.
Officials stressed the importance of expanding trade relations, developing joint investment opportunities and creating practical mechanisms for broader economic cooperation.
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Discussions focused on expanding private-sector cooperation, increasing joint investment, and boosting bilateral trade between the two countries.
Ahadi said the fund has not been used and will remain intact until conditions allow for its transfer to Da Afghanistan Bank, Afghanistan's central bank.
The decline in exports was largely attributed to reduced shipments to Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.
During the meeting, officials of the Islamic Emirate also announced that new investors will be exempt from paying taxes for five years.
Participants stressed the importance of increasing private sector cooperation and creating new opportunities to boost trade and investment between Afghanistan and Türkiye.
The project includes approximately 760 kilometers of new railway construction inside Afghanistan, between Mazar-e Sharif and Torkham.
The Iranian delegation is expected to continue consultations with a wide range of Afghan business representatives and private sector stakeholders during its seven-day stay.
Officials from the Ministry of Urban Development and Housing say infrastructure work is ongoing and expanding.
China accounts for 23.6% of total foreign trade turnover, followed by Russia with 17.2%, Kazakhstan with 6.9%, Turkey with 3.5%, and Afghanistan with 2.8%.
The Commission further noted that low-income households may face increased financial pressure, with transport fuel costs potentially rising by an additional 1.4% of income.
The discussions focused on enhancing transit cooperation, facilitating the movement of goods, strengthening logistics infrastructure, and resolving obstacles affecting Afghan businesses engaged in regional trade.
Khalilzad made the remarks ahead of the second Termez Dialogue, which is scheduled to open in Uzbekistan on Thursday.
| Country | Selling in AFS | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 USD |  | 64.74 |
| 1 EUR |  | 73.70 |
| 1 PND |  | 85.02 |
| 1 AED |  | 16.89 |
| 1 TRY |  | 1.33 |
| 1000 INR |  | 734 |
| 1000 IRR |  | 0.28 |
| 1000 PKR |  | 222 |
