Economy & Development
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China’s Gold Reserves Surge Unprecedentedly to Challenge Dollar Dominance
DID Press: China’s gold reserves have experienced an unprecedented surge, which analysts interpret as a sign of a strategic shift in Beijing’s financial policies. Since 2024, the gold reserves chart entered a new phase, and in a short period, China…
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Afghanistan, Belarus Set to Strengthen Development Cooperation
DID Press: Belarus’ Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that a delegation from Afghanistan’s National Development Company arrived in Minsk and held meetings with Belarusian officials. According to the ministry, Belarusian authorities emphasized the country’s significant capacity to increase exports of…
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Uzbek Delegation in Afghanistan to Expand Bilateral Trade Ties
DID Press: Acting Minister of Industry and Commerce of the Taliban administration met with the Governor of Uzbekistan’s Syrdarya Region led by Erkinjon Turdimov and his accompanying delegation to discuss expanding trade relations, increasing exports, and addressing customs-related challenges. During…
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Uzbek Delegation Meets Taliban in Kabul Amid Lack of Official Recognition
DID Press: A high-level Uzbek delegation has traveled to Kabul to engage with Taliban officials on strategic objectives and regional cooperation, despite Tashkent’s continued refusal to formally recognize the Taliban government. Javlon Vakhabov, head of the Strategic Studies Center at…
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Over 100,000 Jobs Created in Badakhshan Gold Mining Projects
DID Press: Ministry of Mines and Petroleum announced significant employment opportunities through gold extraction projects in Badakhshan province. According to the ministry, mining operations across six districts are expected to provide both direct and indirect jobs for over 100,000 people.…
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Iran Offers Guaranteed Purchases of Afghan Agricultural and Livestock Products
DID Press: Iran–Afghanistan Joint Chamber of Commerce said Tehran is ready to offer guaranteed purchases of agricultural and livestock products from Afghanistan, underlining efforts to expand economic cooperation between the two countries. Mahmoud Siyyadat, head of the joint chamber, said…
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$5m Wholesale Market to Boost Western Afghanistan’s agricultural Trade
DID Press: Construction begun on Four Seasons International Wholesale market in Herat, west of Afghanistan, with an investment exceeding $5 million and in the presence of local officials, agricultural authorities, traders, and farmers. Local authorities said the market is being…
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Bamiyan Emerges as Afghanistan’s Fastest-Growing Tourism Hub
DID Press: Bamiyan is on track to emerge as one of Afghanistan’s key tourism hubs after local sources reported a 2.5-fold increase in visitor arrivals over the past year, marking a significant boost for the province’s tourism industry. According to…
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Taliban Offers 2-Year Visas to Employees of Approved Afghan Companies
DID Press: Taliban government announced employees of companies officially approved by the administration will be granted two-year visas as part of ongoing incentives to attract Afghanistan investors back to the country. A coordination meeting to support returning traders and industrialists…
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Taliban Consul in Mashhad Meets Afghan Business Community in Iran
DID Press: Taliban’s consulate in Mashhad announced that Mawlawi Noor Mohammad Mutawakkil, the consulate’s head, held a meeting with Afghan traders and economic activists residing in Iran. During the session, Mawlawi Mutawakkil listened to the challenges and needs of the…
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