Economy & Development
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Taliban Agriculture Delegation Visits Moldova to Expand Agricultural Cooperation
DID Press: A senior delegation from Afghanistan’s Taliban-run Ministry of Agriculture has departed for Moldova on an official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in agriculture, scientific research and modern farming technologies. According to a statement issued by the Taliban’s…
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Taliban: Over AFN 10B Invested in Afghanistan’s Mining Sector Last Year
DID Press: Taliban government says more than AFN 10 billion (approximately 10 billion Afghanis) was invested in Afghanistan’s mining sector during the 1447 Hijri lunar year, while technical teams identified dozens of new mineral deposits across the country. Speaking at…
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Afghanistan Seeks Deeper Regional Economic Integration Through Iran Partnership
DID Press: Recent visits by a delegation from Afghanistan’s Chamber of Agriculture and Livestock to Iran underscore Afghanistan’s growing commitment to regional economic cooperation and sustainable development. Strengthened by improved security and an expanding framework for economic engagement, the country…
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Afghanistan, Uzbekistan Hold Strategic Energy Talks to Deepen Cooperation
DID Press: Officials from Afghanistan and Uzbekistan have held high-level talks aimed at expanding strategic cooperation in the energy sector, with both sides emphasizing power infrastructure development, technical capacity building, and the formulation of a long-term joint energy roadmap. The…
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Mirziyoyev: Historic Opportunity for Development Cooperation Between Afghanistan, Central Asia
DID Press: Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev said a “historic opportunity” has emerged to establish a shared development space linking Central Asia, the South Caucasus and Afghanistan. Speaking at an informal consultative meeting of the leaders of Central Asian countries and…
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China, Türkiye Discuss Afghanistan Reconstruction and Regional Stability
DID Press: China’s Special Envoy for Afghanistan Yue Xiaoyong said he held talks with Cihad Erginay on peaceful reconstruction in Afghanistan, regional security and efforts to strengthen stability. Xiaoyong wrote on X that the meeting was held in Ankara in…
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Herat–Khaf Railway Cargo Transfers Increase as Trade Route Expands
DID Press: Cargo transportation through the Rozanak Railway Station on the Herat–Khaf Railway route has increased significantly in the first four months of the current year, with officials reporting the transfer of 438,000 tonnes of goods through the corridor. Ghulam…
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Tajikistan, Iran and Afghanistan Agree to Launch Trilateral Transport Corridor
DID Press: Tajikistan, Iran and Afghanistan have signed an agreement to establish a trilateral road transport corridor aimed at facilitating cargo movement and expanding regional economic cooperation, according to Tajikistan’s Ministry of Transport. A Tajik delegation led by Shoista Saidmurodzoda…
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Iran Pledges Support for Afghanistan Exports to Regional Markets
DID Press: Iran’s Consul General in Herat has said Tehran is working to help Afghanistan expand its exports to regional markets, emphasizing that the country should not remain solely an importer of goods. Speaking to reporters, Alireza Marhamati said strengthening…
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Afghanistan Invites Iranian Investors to Expand Economic Cooperation
DID Press: Afghanistan has invited Iranian investors to explore investment opportunities in joint economic projects, seeking to deepen trade and economic cooperation between the two neighboring countries. The invitation was made by Kamaluddin Tawhidi, head of the Afghanistan-Iran Joint Chamber…
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