Economy & Development
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Significant Progress on Final Section of Khaf–Herat Railway
DID Press: Final phase of the Khaf–Herat railway project—designed to connect the Guzara Industrial Township to the rail networks of Afghanistan and Iran—is advancing rapidly. With accelerated construction on the last segment of the line, the Guzara Industrial Township is…
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Tehran, Kabul Push for Stronger Banking Ties, Payment Channels
DID Press: A joint economic meeting between the central bank governors of Iran and Afghanistan was held in Kabul, with officials from Iran’s Razavi Khorasan province also in attendance. The discussions focused on strengthening bilateral financial cooperation, including new mechanisms…
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Afghan–Russian Agricultural Axis Deepen with New Joint Farming Initiatives
DID Press: During a formal visit to Moscow, agriculture ministers of the de facto of Afghanistan and Russian Federation agreed to deepen bilateral cooperation in agriculture, water-management and livestock, aiming to launch joint projects, exchange technical know-how and boost Afghan…
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Indian Company Talking with Kabul to Tap into Afghanistan’s Hidden Treasure
DID Press: Indian company Deccan Gold Mines Ltd has held negotiations over the past 12–18 months with Afghan authorities and entrepreneurs to explore mineral opportunities in Afghanistan, including lithium, rare‑earth elements, and gold, said Managing Director Hanuma Prasad, citing Afghanistan’s…
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Iran Opens New Rail Route to Deliver Fuel to Afghanistan
DID Press: Iran has launched a new rail corridor for fuel exports to Afghanistan, following the departure of the first diesel shipment from Imam Khomeini Port to Herat. The inaugural fuel train officially began its journey today, marking the operational…
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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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