Economy & Development
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$205m Uzbekistan–Afghanistan Trade Deals Sealed in Mazar-e-Sharif
DID Press: Entrepreneurs from Uzbekistan and Afghanistan reached preliminary agreements worth $205 million during a joint business forum in Mazar-e-Sharif, aimed at expanding economic cooperation and boosting bilateral trade. The event was organized by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry…
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Taliban Roll Out Multi-Province Development Drive amid Deepening Economic Strain
DID Press: Taliban authorities say 183 development projects have been completed and put into operation in Parwan province. Local officials say the schemes were implemented in Salang and Shinwari districts at a cost of about 270 million Afghanis and have…
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Kazakhstan Highlights Afghanistan’s Strategic Role as Transit Route to Indian Ports
DID Press: Kazakhstan’s special envoy for Afghanistan underscored the strategic and substantive importance of Central Asian meetings focused on coordinating regional positions toward Afghanistan, stressing the need for a unified approach. Yerkin Tokumov said these gatherings aim to help Central…
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Iran–Afghanistan Rail Corridor Emerges as Key Trade Artery
DID Press: Head of Railway of the Islamic Republic of Iran said rail freight traffic between Iran and Afghanistan risen sharply in recent months, describing the corridor as a strategic axis for expanding bilateral economic cooperation. Jabbarali Zakeri, the railway’s…
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Kabul, Tashkent Signed 25 MoU Worth $300M
DID Press: At the Afghanistan-Uzbekistan Trade Cooperation meeting, attended by Nooruddin Azizi, Minister of Industry and Commerce of the Taliban government, and Arkinjon Turdimov, Governor of Syrdarya, both sides signed 25 memoranda of understanding valued at over $300 million. These…
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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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