Trade
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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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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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Regional Crisis Escalates: Strikes, Shipping Disruptions, and Global Economic Shockwaves
DID Press: A cascade of rapid developments across Middle East and beyond—from intensified attacks on United States Armed Forces bases to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz—signals a widening crisis with far-reaching security, political, and economic consequences worldwide. Iraqi sources…
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Uzbekistan and Taliban Establish Joint Business Council
DID Press: Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Uzbekistan hosted the formation of a Joint Business Council between Uzbekistan and the Taliban, comprising 32 members representing both Uzbekistan’s and Afghanistan’s business communities. In the council’s inaugural meeting on Thursday, participants…
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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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India Turns to Non-Dollar Currencies for Russian Oil Purchases
DID Press: India has begun settling payments for crude oil imports from Russia using non-dollar currencies, reflecting shifting geopolitical dynamics and adjustments to evolving policies from the United States, according to market reports. A report by Bloomberg indicates that Indian…
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Taliban Confirms Torkham Crossing Will Remain Closed on March 25
DID Press: Obaidullah Aqaab Farooqi, spokesperson for the Taliban’s General Directorate of Border Police, stated that reports about reopening the Torkham Border Crossing on March 25 are “false and baseless.” The crossing will remain closed. Earlier, some Pakistani sources had…
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Japan Releases Strategic Oil Reserves to Stabilize Energy Market
DID Press: Japan government announced it will release part of its strategic oil reserves to ease rising concerns over global energy supply disruptions and surging oil prices amid escalating US and Israeli actions against Iran. According to the Ministry of…
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Saudi Alternatives to Hormuz Strait Face Capacity Limits
DID Press: According to Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, Saudi Arabia has increased oil exports via the Red Sea and activated the East-West pipeline, making Yanbu the main route to bypass the Hormuz Strait. However, Yanbu’s capacity remains a major limitation. The route…
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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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