Afghanistan’s economy continued to grow modestly in June 2026, supported by resilient domestic demand, stable prices and stronger revenue collection, but the pace of growth remains...
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.
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...
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