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.
He further proposed the creation of free economic zones on both sides of the border, arguing that such initiatives could attract joint investment and boost commercial...
The $17 billion figure does not include the soybean purchase commitments China made in October 2025, the White House said.
The first meeting of the Joint Economic and Trade Commission between Afghanistan and Russia was held in Kazan, on the sidelines of the 17th international conference...
The Office of Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar has announced a contract worth over $46 million for the construction and outfitting of standard laboratory complexes in Kabul...
Uzbek officials also unveiled plans to open trade chambers in Russia, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan to help boost exports and improve market access for regional products.
In the infrastructure sector, projects include connecting the eastern Kandahar substation to the new central substation in Tarinkot, as well as a major electricity transmission project...
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Afghanistan, Tariq Ali Bakhit, has called for continued international engagement and urgent economic support for Afghanistan...
The Islamic Emirate also stressed its commitment to fulfilling regional security responsibilities and maintaining long-term stability, vowing to preserve and further strengthen recent gains.
The increase follows adjustments to international flight routes due to ongoing conflicts in other regions.
For the whole of 2026, Russia has budgeted for 7.9 trillion roubles from the mineral extraction tax.
The bulk of cargo passed through the key rail links at Hairatan, Aqina, Torghundi, and the Khawaf–Herat railway connecting Afghanistan with Iran.
Nooruddin Azizi, Minister of Industry and Commerce of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA), during his official visit to Termez, Uzbekistan, met with Jamshid Khodjayev, Deputy...
The Minister of Industry and Commerce, Nooruddin Azizi, says that Afghanistan, under the proper management of the Islamic Emirate, is moving each day along the path...
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| 1 USD |  | 64.63 |
| 1 EUR |  | 74.03 |
| 1 PND |  | 85.80 |
| 1 AED |  | 16.76 |
| 1 TRY |  | 1.38 |
| 1000 INR |  | 742 |
| 1000 IRR |  | 0.41 |
| 1000 PKR |  | 224 |
