Afghanistan and Kazakhstan have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding bilateral trade and investment following high-level economic talks in Astana between senior officials from both countries, Ariananews.af reports.
Afghanistan’s Minister of Industry and Commerce, Nooruddin Azizi, met with Kazakhstan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy, Zhoman Garin, during an official visit aimed at deepening economic cooperation and creating new trade opportunities.
The discussions focused on collaboration in key sectors, including oil, wheat, flour, and other essential commodities, and increasing exports of Afghan agricultural products such as cotton. Both sides also reviewed a proposed joint roadmap to raise annual trade between the two countries to $3 billion in the coming years.
Azizi highlighted Afghanistan’s industrial and investment potential and proposed opening an Afghan product sales center in Almaty to promote exports and attract Kazakh investors to infrastructure projects in Afghanistan.
The two countries agreed to accelerate the implementation of existing trade agreements, address transit and banking challenges, and ensure smoother operations for Afghan traders in Kazakhstan.
Officials described the talks as a significant step toward a stronger economic partnership between Kabul and Astana, reflecting a shared goal of enhancing regional connectivity and sustainable growth.
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October 29, 2025