Economy & Development
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Mahmoud Sayadat: Afghanistan’s Security Improves, Mining Investments Surge
DID Press: Head of the Iran-Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce, Mahmoud Sayadat said security conditions in Afghanistan have improved, opening new opportunities for investment, particularly in the country’s mining sector. In his recent remarks, Sayadat highlighted that economic activities in mining…
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Iran-Afghanistan Economic Ties Pave Way for Regional Development
DID Press: The recent visit of Gholamhossein Mozafari, Governor of Khorasan Razavi, to Herat province, leading a 65-member high-level economic delegation primarily from the private sector, highlighted the significance of economic exchanges between Iran and Afghanistan. The main focus of…
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Signing of $100M Pharmaceutical Agreement Between Afghan, Indian Companies in Dubai
DID Press: A major $100 million pharmaceutical memorandum of understanding was signed between Afghanistan’s Rufi International Group of Companies and India’s Zydus Lifesciences, in the presence of the country’s diplomatic officials in Dubai—an initiative that follows recent Taliban government efforts…
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Afghanistan Calls for Hosting Next ECO Summit in Kabul
DID Press: Nooruddin Azizi, acting Minister of Industry and Trade of Afghanistan, announced that Afghanistan is ready to host the next summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) and highlighted the country’s strategic role in regional trade. During the ECO…
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EU Investing in Military Underwater Drones
DID Press: For the first time, two European countries have signed a contract worth over €100 million with the German company “EuroAtlass” to purchase autonomous underwater drones. This move reflects European governments’ increasing efforts to strengthen their defense capabilities amid…
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Iran–Afghanistan Economic Convergence Deepens after Talks in Herat
DID Press: A high-level economic delegation from Iran’s Khorasan Razavi province arrived in Afghanistan Herat province, marking a significant step toward strengthening strategic cooperation between the two neighbors. By offering Afghanistan access to the port of Chabahar, Iran has opened…
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Exporting Herat-Made Gas Tankers Begins to Russia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan
DID Press: A manufacturing company in western Herat province announced that domestically produced gas tankers are now being exported to three regional countries, as the high quality of the products boosting its demand both at home and abroad. Officials at…
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Afghanistan Today: Opportunities and Challenges of Rejoining SCO
DID Press: Afghanistan’s potential participation in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) could enhance the Taliban’s political legitimacy and improve relations with member states and the international community. It also offers an opportunity to engage in regional projects and secure vital…
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Iran’s Khorasan Razavi Governor in Herat to Boost Bilateral Trade
DID Press: Following a recent visit by Afghan government officials to the Islamic Republic of Iran, local authorities in Herat province reported that the Governor of Khorasan Razavi Province, Iran, has arrived in the city at the head of a…
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Jakarta Becomes World’s Largest City with 42M Residents
DID Press: According to a new UN report, Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta, has surpassed Tokyo to become the world’s largest city, with a population approaching 42 million. The UN’s latest report, World Urbanization Prospects 2025, indicates that Jakarta’s population has reached…
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