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Independence Needs Unity, Strong Government, says Afghanistan’s Acting Leaders
DID Press: Leaders of Afghanistan’s Caretaker government marked the 106th anniversary of the country’s independence by warning that freedom will not last without national unity and a strong government. Speaking at the ceremony, Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi said…
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Afghanistan, Pakistan, China to Hold Trilateral Meeting Wednesday
DID Press: Kabul will host a one-day meeting of the foreign ministers of Afghanistan, Pakistan, and China on Wednesday, August 20. The discussions will focus on counterterrorism cooperation, peace, development, trade, and the expansion of regional projects, including the China-Pakistan…
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Karzai Stresses Education, Unity on Independence Day
DID Press: Afghanistan Former President Hamid Karzai congratulated the nation on Independence Day, emphasizing that national unity and public education are vital to preserving the country’s freedom. Karzai said independence remains secure only when citizens are educated and act together…
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Mes Aynak Copper Contract Extended with China for Another 15 Years
DID Press: Afghanistan’s Ministry of Mines of the caretaker government announced that the Mes Aynak copper mining contract with a Chinese company has been extended for an additional 15 years. “The exploration and extraction contract for the Mes Aynak copper…
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Pakistan’s Shift on Afghanistan’s Caretaker Government: From Full Support to Dialogue with Opponents
DID Press: The two-day conference titled “Towards Unity and Trust,” to be held in Islamabad with the participation of young leaders, political activists, and Afghanistani women representatives, is being described as more than a symbolic gathering. The event could chart…
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Iran Plays Key Role in Afghanistan’s Import Economy
DID Press: According to a recent report by Afghanistan’s caretaker government, Iran, alongside China and Pakistan, is among the leading exporters of goods to Afghanistan. The National Statistics and Information Authority of Afghanistan stated that in July 2025, the country’s…
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Iran Says Recognition of Taliban Government Is a Sovereign Decision
DID Press: Spokesperson for Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that any decision on recognizing the Taliban government will be made based on the country’s national interests and sovereign authority. Esmaeil Baqaei, speaking at his weekly press briefing, emphasized…
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Tripartite Agreement Signed to Boost Afghanistan’s Air Exports
DID Press: Afghanistan’s Ministry of Trade and Industry announced that a new path for the air export of domestic products to global markets has been opened through signing a tripartite memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Chamber of Commerce and…
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Afghanistan’s Trade Deficit Persists as Exports Reach $104M against $1.19B in Imports
DID Press: National Statistics and Information Authority of the caretaker government announced that the country’s export value in July reached $104 million, whereas in the June of the same year it was only $63.1 million. Officials from the authority vowed…
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Afghanistan Produces 60% of its Flour Domestically
DID Press: Afghanistan now produces 60% of its annual flour needs, announced the Economic Deputy of the caretaker government. The country requires about 6 million tons of flour each year, with 3.5 million tons currently supplied by domestic factories and…
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