Afghanistan became an SCO observer in 2012, but its observer status was suspended following the Islamic Emirate’s return to power in August 2021.
According to Fitrat, the investments have so far generated direct employment for more than 4,000 people.
The buyers were entrepreneurs from Afghanistan and the UAE, while the seller was the state-owned Turkmenhimiya concern.
Officials stressed the importance of expanding trade relations, developing joint investment opportunities and creating practical mechanisms for broader economic cooperation.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for the removal of obstacles to economic cooperation and greater facilitation of trade and transit between Iran and Afghanistan. At...
The Afghan Embassy in Kuwait said the talks focused on Afghanistan’s security and stability, economic potential and available investment opportunities.
On the sidelines of the conference, Azizi and his delegation visited an exhibition showcasing Uzbek products and manufactured goods.
However, the minister has assured the transporters that he would discuss their demands, and the next round of talks would be held on Monday morning.
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.
Mujahid reiterated that maintaining security and fostering stable relations with neighbouring countries remain key priorities for the Islamic Emirate.
Discussions focused on expanding private-sector cooperation, increasing joint investment, and boosting bilateral trade between the two countries.
The export was coordinated through the Herat Chamber of Industries before being shipped to the U.S.
The business forum reflects ongoing efforts by both countries to deepen commercial ties and promote regional economic integration through increased private-sector engagement.
Uzbek Deputy Prime Minister Jamshid Khodjayev welcomed the growing ties between the two countries, describing Afghanistan as a country undergoing significant development through major infrastructure projects.
Iranian officials have announced that they are pursuing a plan to establish a trilateral free trade and industrial zone between Iran, Afghanistan, and China aimed at...
For his part, Khojayev said Uzbekistan is prepared to invest in Afghanistan's mining sector and increase imports of Afghan meat and cotton.
Prime Minister Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund welcomed Deputy Prime Minister Khojayev and the accompanying delegation, describing the visit as significant for strengthening bilateral relations between Afghanistan...
Afghanistan’s Ministry of Industry and Commerce has announced that a high-level delegation from Uzbekistan, comprising government officials and private sector representatives, led by Jamshid Khojaev, Deputy...
More than 205,000 Afghan citizens traveled to Uzbekistan for trade and business activities during the first six months of 2026, making Afghanistan the largest source of...
| Country | Selling in AFS | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 USD |  | 64.90 |
| 1 EUR |  | 73.65 |
| 1 PND |  | 86.60 |
| 1 AED |  | 17.25 |
| 1 TRY |  | 1.33 |
| 1000 INR |  | 734 |
| 1000 IRR |  | 0.27 |
| 1000 PKR |  | 226 |
