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.
The two sides also exchanged views on Afghanistan’s economic recovery and discussed prospects for integrating the country into broader regional connectivity initiatives.
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'.
On the issue of Pakistan, Muttaqi reiterated Afghanistan’s commitment to resolving bilateral issues through dialogue and diplomacy, while safeguarding its sovereignty.
Speaking at the event, Mujeeb-ur-Rahman Omar Akhundzada emphasized the need for equitable water distribution between Afghanistan and Central Asian nations.
The assistance, provided ahead of Eid al-Fitr, is intended to support vulnerable communities while reinforcing ties between the neighboring countries.
The new seismic survey marks the second major energy exploration initiative by Uzbek companies in Afghanistan in recent years.
The total construction area will cover approximately 17,000 square meters, with an estimated cost of 424.8 million Chinese yuan. The funding will be provided free of...
Esmatullah Ergashev, Uzbekistan’s special representative for Afghanistan, noted that Central Asian countries plan to advance joint projects in Afghanistan and further expand regional cooperation.
The discussions come amid continued efforts by neighboring countries to maintain pragmatic engagement with Kabul despite ongoing political and economic challenges.
During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to further strengthen political and economic cooperation, as well as key regional issues.
UNAMA, UN agencies, international organizations and diplomats praised the Islamic Emirate’s efforts, describing the sharp reduction in opium cultivation as a historic achievement.
CARICC officials assured that they are committed to improving coordination and developing more effective collaboration with Afghanistan in counter-narcotics initiatives.
In a statement issued on Monday, the ACCI said the newly launched “Afghan–China Market” offers approximately 28,000 varieties of Chinese products, now available to consumers across...
The Afghan foreign minister also formally invited his Omani counterpart to visit Kabul, highlighting the importance of high-level political engagement in strengthening bilateral ties.
Meanwhile, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has repeatedly rejected Pakistan’s allegations, asserting that Afghan territory will not be used against any country.
Officials said the proposed investments could contribute significantly to job creation, the transfer of technical skills, and the broader growth of Afghanistan’s economy.
According to the Ministry of Interior, Tukumov conveyed Astana’s commitment to boosting bilateral trade, deepening cooperation, and advancing key infrastructure initiatives — particularly the planned Afghanistan–Kazakhstan...
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