The disruption affects both sides of the border, including farmers, transporters, commission agents, wholesalers and retailers.
Araghchi said dedicated systems and procedures should be developed for health tourism to make it easier for eligible Afghan visitors to enter Iran.
According to Uzbek media, the initiative was discussed during the Uzbek-Kazakh Business Forum in Tashkent.
During the meeting, Islamjar stressed the importance of simplifying visa issuance for citizens of both countries, increasing trade through the Islam Qala border crossing.
Discussions focused on expanding private-sector cooperation, increasing joint investment, and boosting bilateral trade between the two countries.
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...
The business forum reflects ongoing efforts by both countries to deepen commercial ties and promote regional economic integration through increased private-sector engagement.
The decline in exports was largely attributed to reduced shipments to Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.
Officials from the three countries met in the northeastern city of Mashhad, the capital of Razavi Khorasan Province, on July 14 and 15.
In addition, Kazakhstan has finalized agreements to import raw materials from Afghanistan and neighbouring Kyrgyzstan to support the country's metallurgical industry.
Indian Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the air corridor continues to facilitate trade between the two countries and remains an important link for...
The delegation will participate in Afghanistan’s National and International Industry and Mines Exhibition and hold business meetings.
Representatives of the Iran-Afghanistan Joint Chamber of Commerce praised the ministry’s efforts to attract investment, saying improved security conditions and growing business opportunities have encouraged Iranian...
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.
The project gained momentum in July 2025 when Uzbekistan, Afghanistan and Pakistan signed a trilateral agreement in Kabul to jointly prepare the feasibility study for the...
Uzbekistan's First Deputy Foreign Minister, Bakhromjon Aloev, said a more prosperous and economically integrated Afghanistan could help promote regional stability after decades of conflict.
The Deputy Governor accepted the invitation and said he plans to travel to Kabul in the coming months at the head of a trade delegation.
Azizi stressed that shared economic interests can play a crucial role in fostering lasting peace, mutual trust, and regional stability.
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.
Officials attending the exhibition said 134 pharmaceutical manufacturing factories are currently operating across Afghanistan, producing around 1,170 types of medicines.
| Country | Selling in AFS | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 USD |  | 65.55 |
| 1 EUR |  | 74 |
| 1 PND |  | 86.60 |
| 1 AED |  | 17.19 |
| 1 TRY |  | 1.32 |
| 1000 INR |  | 734 |
| 1000 IRR |  | 0.28 |
| 1000 PKR |  | 226 |
