He said issues between Afghanistan and Pakistan should be resolved through political dialogue and diplomacy rather than the use of force.
The $17 billion figure does not include the soybean purchase commitments China made in October 2025, the White House said.
Despite tensions, Achakzai noted that Afghanistan remains heavily reliant on Pakistani imports, warning that Islamabad’s policies have undermined its own economic interests.
Afghanistan remained one of Uzbekistan’s key trading partners, ranking among its top 20 counterparts by overall trade volume.
Both sides welcomed the steady growth in trade between the two countries in recent years and agreed on the strategic goal of increasing bilateral trade to...
Trade relations remain largely export-driven, with Uzbekistan supplying Afghanistan primarily with food products, energy resources, and industrial goods.
The steep drop is largely attributed to the closure of key crossings following clashes on October 11, which disrupted trade flows between the two neighboring countries.
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...