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Afghanistan
Russia Pushes for Visa-Free Travel with Afghanistan to Expand Trade
DID Press: Rustam Habibulin has proposed abolishing visa requirements between Russia and Afghanistan to facilitate expanded economic and commercial cooperation. According to reports from “Info Kazan,” the proposal was made ahead of the upcoming St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. Habibulin…
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Afghanistan
Kabul and Tehran Emphasize Joint Investment for Economic Growth
DID Press: A senior Taliban diplomat met with Iranian officials in northeastern Iran, where both sides stressed the importance of expanding economic cooperation and joint investment to strengthen regional growth. Mawlawi Noor Mohammad Motawakkil met with Gholamhossein Mozaffari in Mashhad,…
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Economy & Development
China, Pakistan Boost Security and Economic Cooperation Under CPEC 2.0
DID Press: China and Pakistan have announced a new broad consensus to deepen their “all-weather strategic cooperative partnership,” following the official visit of Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to Beijing. According to a joint statement, the two sides agreed to…
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Economy & Development
Pakistan, China Sign $7B Trade and Tech Deals
DID Press: Pakistan and China have signed a series of economic, industrial, and technology agreements worth more than $7 billion during the four-day visit of Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to Beijing. The agreements cover a wide range of sectors,…
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Afghanistan
Iran–Taliban Officials Discuss Border Trade Facilitation in Farah Province
DID Press: Local authorities in Farah province and representatives of the Islamic Republic of Iran have held a meeting at the border area to discuss expanding economic cooperation and easing obstacles in cross-border trade and transport. The governor of Farah,…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan–Tatarstan Halal Trade Surges 45% Amid Kazan Expo
DID Press: Kazan Halal International Exhibition has opened in Russia with strong participation from Afghan companies, highlighting expanding economic ties between Afghanistan and the Russian Republic of Tatarstan. Around 100 companies from Afghanistan, Russia, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, Kazakhstan and other…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan–Russia Economic Commission Holds First Meeting
DID Press: The first joint Afghanistan–Russia Economic and Trade Commission meeting has been held on the sidelines of the 17th “Russia–Islamic World” international forum, focusing on expanding bilateral cooperation in trade, transit, and investment. The session was chaired by Afghanistan’s…
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Afghanistan
Senior Taliban Delegation Travels to Kazan for Russia-Islamic World Forum
DID Press: A high-level 14-member Taliban delegation led by Neda Mohammad Nadeem has traveled to Kazan to participate in the 11th “Russia–Islamic World” forum scheduled for May 13–15, 2026. According to Taliban Higher Education Ministry spokesman Mawlawi Ziaullah Hashimi, the…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan, Türkiye Discuss Expanding Trade and Investment Ties
DID Press: Head of Afghanistan’s Chamber of Commerce and Investment met with the chargé d’affaires of the Turkish embassy in Kabul to discuss expanding bilateral trade relations, joint investments, increased exports, and the establishment of a joint business council. In…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Delegation to Attend Russia–Islamic World Forum in Kazan
DID Press: A Taliban delegation is set to participate in the Russia–Islamic World annual forum in Kazan, with economic cooperation and regional trade expected to top the agenda. According to Russia’s RIA Novosti, citing Rustam Khabibullin, around 15 members of…
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