Trade
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Kazakhstan: Trans-Afghan Railway Set to Reshape Regional Trade Routes
DID Press: Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev highlighted the strategic importance of the Trans-Afghan Railway, describing it as a transformative project capable of redefining Central Asia’s position within international transport and trade networks. He called for practical coordination among transit countries…
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Afghan Traders Face $600 Million Loss Due to Border Closures
DID Press: A member of the board of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce stated that the closure of border crossings for over two months has resulted in a $600 million loss in trade with Pakistan. The prolonged closure of Afghanistan-Pakistan…
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EU Extends Economic Sanctions on Russia for Six More Months
DID Press: Council of the European Union has announced the extension of broad economic sanctions against Russia for an additional six months. These sanctions, initially imposed in 2014 and significantly expanded following the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, cover…
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Transport Operations Restored at Dogharun Border Crossing
DID Press: Deputy for Development and Acting Director of Dogharun Free Zone Customs Majid Habibi announced that transport operations for Iranian and foreign fleets at Dogharun border crossing have returned to normal after a several-day interruption. Majid Habibi said the…
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Pak FM Holds Talks with Iran, Turkey on Regional Developments
DID Press: Ishaq Dar, Pakistan’s Deputy PM and FM, held separate phone conversations on Sunday with the foreign ministers of Iran and Turkey to discuss the expansion of bilateral cooperation and key regional developments. According to a spokesperson for Pakistan’s…
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Uzbekistan to Boost Building Material Exports to Afghanistan
DID Press: Uzbekistan’s association O‘zsanoatqurilishmateriallari held an online meeting with senior officials and domestic manufacturers to outline new strategies for foreign markets, In line with a presidential directive to expand building material exports. Ilyas Rahimov, the association’s head, presented a…
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Iran–Israel Tensions Triple War-Risk Shipping Insurance
DID Press: Rising regional tensions between Iran and Israel prompted a rapid reaction in maritime insurance markets, with war-risk premiums for sensitive shipping routes—particularly Israeli ports—surging sharply. Analytical outlet Benzinga reports that insurers are reassessing risks linked to the Strait…
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Iran Pursues Cautious Diplomacy and Border Economic in Its Afghanistan Policy
DID Press: Iran’s policy toward Afghanistan reflects a pragmatic and cautious approach that seeks to balance political restraint with practical economic engagement, particularly along shared border regions. This strategy prioritizes border security, trade flows, and communication channels with Kabul, while…
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Afghans Top Business Travel to Uzbekistan in 2025
DID Press: Afghan nationals made the highest number of business trips to Uzbekistan in the first ten months of 2025, according to Uzbekistan’s National Statistics Agency. The data show that travel by Afghan traders to Uzbekistan increased significantly compared with…
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Iran President Calls for Faster Border Engagement with Afghanistan
DID Press: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized the need to accelerate Iran’s border interactions with Afghanistan, saying many issues can be addressed through closer and more efficient engagement. Speaking in a televised interview about the government’s plans to improve and…
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