Afghanistan, Kazakhstan Sign 25 Trade Cooperation Agreements

DID Press: Taliban’s Ministry of Industry and Commerce says 25 cooperation agreements have been signed between private sector representatives of Afghanistan and Kazakhstan following the Afghan–Kazakh Business Forum.

The ministry said the agreements were concluded during a joint exhibition of products from both countries and a series of business-to-business meetings aimed at expanding economic ties.

According to officials, the deals cover a wide range of sectors including imports and exports of pharmaceuticals, fresh and dried fruits, vegetables, banking cooperation, wheat, flour, edible oil, and potatoes.

Authorities from both sides described the agreements as a step toward strengthening commercial relations, increasing trade volumes, and enhancing private-sector cooperation between Kabul and Astana.

A high-level Kazakh delegation had earlier arrived in Kabul to participate in the forum and related economic events.