The discussions took place during the international NEW SILK WAY business forum in Astana, attended by senior transport officials from the five countries.
The Herat governor called for greater attention to expanding trade and transit through Herat, Farah and Nimroz provinces.
The talks also covered expanding industrial cooperation, establishing a joint industrial park and increasing bilateral trade to $10 billion.
Russia’s main exports to Afghanistan include natural gas, petrol, diesel, wheat, wheat flour, sunflower oil and other agricultural products.
The road is expected to be officially opened for use in the near future, potentially improving connectivity through the remote Wakhan Corridor.
The sides also agreed to establish a joint commission to address road transport issues and improve coordination.
The agreements cover exploration across the Kushk and Tirpul contract area in Herat, spanning approximately 23,317 square kilometers.
He proposed renewed regular engagement as a platform for discussing regional security concerns, economic development and integration into regional cooperation mechanisms.
Sharif said the project could transform regional connectivity and facilitate Uzbekistan’s access to global markets through Pakistan’s ports.
Herat Governor Mawlavi Islam Jar recently said construction of the TAPI pipeline in the province is expected to be completed within two months.
On the sidelines of the conference, Azizi and his delegation visited an exhibition showcasing Uzbek products and manufactured goods.
According to Uzbek media, the initiative was discussed during the Uzbek-Kazakh Business Forum in Tashkent.
The meeting followed a Fergana delegation’s visit to Afghanistan on July 26-27, during which officials and business representatives held talks in Kabul and Mazar-i-Sharif.
The commission also approved extending the port's operating hours in coordination with Tajikistan to facilitate the movement of a greater number of commercial vehicles and improve...
Mujahid said the country's border forces are fully responsible for safeguarding Afghanistan's territorial integrity and national interests.
For his part, Khojayev said Uzbekistan is prepared to invest in Afghanistan's mining sector and increase imports of Afghan meat and cotton.
Officials said the agreement reflects the three countries' shared commitment to improving regional connectivity, expanding trade and making more effective use of existing transit corridors.
The embassy said the Russian side also invited Afghan officials and business representatives to participate in the North–South International Transport Corridor Forum in Astrakhan.
The project includes approximately 760 kilometers of new railway construction inside Afghanistan, between Mazar-e Sharif and Torkham.
Azizi noted that annual trade between Afghanistan and Kazakhstan currently stands at nearly $600 million, but both governments are working toward increasing bilateral trade to $3...
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