Economy & Development
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Iran, Afghanistan Seek to Boost Economic Ties
DID Press: Ali Reza Beikdeli, Chargé d’Affaires of the Iranian Embassy in Kabul, met with Din Mohammad Hanif, Afghanistan’s Minister of Economy under the Taliban government, to discuss ways to expand economic cooperation, In a constructive meeting. According to a…
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Afghanistan Exports Rise 13% Despite Pakistan Border Closure
DID Press: Despite Pakistan’s continued closure of key border crossings, Afghanistan’s exports grew by 13 percent in October, as Afghan traders opened new routes to India and Iran. Rising demand from neighboring countries and the strategic management of alternative corridors…
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Araghchi: Iran–Afghanistan Trade Surpasses Iran’s Total Trade with EU
DID Press: Iran’s Foreign Minister announced a significant increase in trade volume between Iran and Afghanistan, saying that Iran’s current trade with Afghanistan now exceeds the country’s total trade with all European nations. Araghchi emphasized that Iran must place special…
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Central Asia Replaces Pakistan as Afghanistan’s Main Wheat Source
DID Press: In a strategic policy shift, Taliban government has secured its national wheat supply from Central Asian countries instead of Pakistan — a move that reduces long-standing trade dependence and places the country’s food security on a more stable…
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India Ready to Invest in Afghanistan’s Pharma Industry
DID Press: Taliban Minister of Industry and Commerce says India expressed willingness to establish pharmaceutical factories in the country. Nooruddin Azizi, the Taliban minister, met members of India’s Pharmaceutical Export Promotion Council during his five-day visit to the country.According to…
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Herat Hosting Annual Saffron Exhibition Showcasing Local Harvest
DID Press: The annual saffron exhibition in Herat province has opened its doors, bringing together dozens of producers from across the province to showcase this season’s fresh harvest. The event will welcome visitors for three days. This year’s exhibition features…
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Kabul Offers Tax Breaks, Restarts Air Corridor to Lure Indian Investment
DID Press: Taliban government announced new incentives—including a five-year tax exemption for new industries and a 1% import tariff on raw materials and machinery—to attract investment and boost domestic production. Nooruddin Azizi, the Taliban’s Minister of Industry and Commerce, outlined…
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Taliban Trade Minister Seeking Stronger Commercial Ties in India
DID Press: Nooruddin Azizi, Minister of Industry and Commerce of the Taliban government, visited India for an official trip during which he toured the international “Pragati Maidan” trade exhibition in New Delhi. While visiting the booths of Afghan companies, he…
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Bin Salman-Trump Meeting Signals Saudi Push for Defense Pact and Strategic Guarantees
DID Press: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s visit to the United States and his high-profile meeting with President Donald Trump is more than a diplomatic engagement—it represents the intersection of Saudi ambitions and the strategic goals of the Trump…
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Taliban, Tatarstan Agree to Establish Joint Trade Center in Kazan
DID Press: Gul Hassan Hassan, Taliban government’s ambassador in Moscow, held official talks in Kazan with senior officials of Russia’s Republic of Tatarstan on expanding economic cooperation, investment, and the establishment of a joint Afghanistan–Tatarstan trade center. According to the…
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