Economy & Development
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Turkey Seeks to Expand Economic Projects in Afghanistan
DID Press: Türkiye’s ambassador in Kabul said that Ankara plans to expand its economic projects and investment footprint in Afghanistan, during talks with officials in western Afghanistan. Sadın Yıldız met with Sheikh Noor Ahmad Islamjar in Herat Province, according to…
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Iran to Launch Construction of Herat–Mazar-e-Sharif Railway Project
DID Press: Iranian officials say work will soon begin on a major infrastructure project in Afghanistan aimed at boosting regional transit and trade connectivity. Alireza Bikdeli, speaking during a meeting with Iran’s consuls in Herat Province and Balkh Province, said…
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Afghanistan, Uzbekistan Experts Hold Talks on Expanding Bilateral Cooperation
DID Press: A high-level expert meeting on the future of the Central Asia–Afghanistan Consultative Dialogue highlighted the pivotal role of think tanks in advancing regional cooperation and policy coordination. The session was hosted by the International Institute for Central Asia…
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Taliban Approves Revised Migrant Housing Plan in Tarinkot, Standardizes Plot Sizes
DID Press: Ministry of Urban Development and Housing under the Taliban administration says Minister Najibullah Hayat Haqqani has approved a revised master plan for a migrant settlement project in Tarinkot, the capital of Uruzgan Province. According to the ministry, the…
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Iran’s Ambassador in Kabul Visits Dogharoun Border, Urges Faster Cargo Transit
DID Press: Iran’s ambassador in Kabul, Alireza Bikdeli, led a delegation of Iranian officials on an inspection visit to the Dogharoun–Islam Qala border crossing, according to local media reports. During the visit, the delegation reviewed ongoing projects aimed at establishing…
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Uzbek Delegation Expands Trade Outreach in Kabul and Herat
DID Press: An official delegation from Uzbekistan’s Andijan region, led by Governor Shuhratbek Abdurahmanov, visited Afghanistan to expand trade, investment, and cultural cooperation, focusing on market access, export growth, and new bilateral partnerships. The visit aims to assess Afghanistan’s market…
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Kazakhstan Plans $3B Trade Expansion with Afghanistan, $500M Railway Investment
DID Press: Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Kabul has announced new plans to expand trade and investment in Afghanistan’s infrastructure sector. Ghaziz Akbasov met with Abdul Wasi and stated that Kazakhstan aims to increase its annual trade volume with Afghanistan to…
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Construction Begins on New Kandahar Airport Terminal with 800M Afghanis Investment
DID Press: Construction has officially commenced on a new passenger terminal and vehicle parking facility at Kandahar International Airport, marking a major infrastructure upgrade valued at more than 800 million Afghanis (approximately $11 million). The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by…
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Afghanistan–Uzbekistan Sign 38 Trade Deals Worth $520M at Kabul Conference
DID Press: During the “Trade Connectivity” conference between private-sector representatives of Afghanistan and Uzbekistan, held in Kabul, delegates from both countries signed 38 commercial memorandums of understanding with a combined value exceeding $520 million. The conference was attended by a…
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Uzbek Trade Delegation Visits Kabul to Expand Economic and Cultural Cooperation
DID Press: A delegation of traders and private-sector representatives from Andijan province of Uzbekistan, led by the provincial governor, has arrived in Kabul to participate in a series of business meetings and economic programs. The delegation was welcomed by officials…
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