Economy & Development
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Taliban to Secure Long-Term Fuel Supply from Russia
DID Press: Russian Trade Center in Afghanistan announced that the Taliban intends to purchase approximately two million tons of fuel from Russia annually, with a long-term contract to be signed in Kazan. According to Russian media citing officials from the…
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Kabul’s Shah wa Arous Dam Reaches Full Capacity After Heavy Rains
DID Press: Taliban’s Ministry of Water and Energy has announced that the Shah wa Arous Dam, located in Shakar Dara District of Kabul, has reached full capacity following recent rainfall. The dam, which was officially handed over to the ministry…
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Kabul, Tashkent Focus on Expanding Pharmaceutical Production and Exports
DID Press: Minister of Industry and Commerce of the Taliban administration emphasized strengthening bilateral cooperation in pharmaceutical production and exports during a meeting with the governor of Namangan, Uzbekistan. During the talks, both sides discussed joint marketing of products, cooperation…
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Afghanistan–Uzbekistan Sign $614.8M Trade Deals to Boost Regional Economy
DID Press: Officials from Afghanistan and Uzbekistan have signed a series of cooperation agreements worth $614.8 million during a joint business forum known as the “Tawasul Conference,” according to the Ministry of Industry and Commerce of Afghanistan. The memorandums of…
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Uzbekistan, Stockholm Intl Water Institute Discuss Regional Water Resource Management
DID Press: Uzbekistan’s special envoy for Afghanistan, Ismatullah Irgashev, met with Martina Klems to discuss regional water resource management and outcomes of the “Tashkent Water Week” conference, in which an Afghan delegation led by the deputy minister of energy actively…
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First Afghanistan–Uzbekistan Joint Trade Council Meeting Held in Tashkent
DID Press: The first meeting of the Joint Trade Council between Afghanistan and Uzbekistan was held in Tashkent, where officials from both nations signed a framework agreement establishing the council. The Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment announced that the…
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Over 2,000 Afghan Farming Families Receive Wheat Seed Packages
DID Press: In 2025, FAO, supported by the European Union, distributed certified wheat seed packages to more than 2,000 farming families in Afghanistan’s Badghis, Helmand, and Kandahar. Each package includes 50 kilograms of certified wheat seed, 100 kilograms of fertilizer,…
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Tashkent Hosts “Made in Afghanistan 2026” Expo to Boost Regional Trade
DID Press: Tashkent is hosting the international “Made in Afghanistan – Tashkent 2026” exhibition from March 25 to 28, a major trade event bringing together around 120 Afghan business representatives aimed at strengthening economic and commercial ties between Afghanistan and…
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12 Airlines Now Operating in Afghanistan as Aviation Sector Expands
DID Press: Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation of the Taliban announced that 12 airlines are currently operating regular flights across Afghanistan, including 10 international carriers and two domestic companies. Officials said the growing number of active airlines reflects ongoing…
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Taliban Boosts Beekeeping Industry, Creating Thousands of Jobs
DID Press: Officials from the Taliban’s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock announced that new programs in beekeeping have generated employment opportunities for thousands across various provinces of Afghanistan. According to the ministry, the country’s diverse climates and natural resources allow…
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