The Uzbek-Afghan Business Council was established at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Uzbekistan with the participation of an Afghan delegation, and its first meeting was held, Daryo.uz reports.
The council comprises 32 representatives. On the Uzbek side, this includes the leadership of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry and representatives of industry associations, while on the Afghan side, representatives of the Chamber of Commerce and Investment and heads of leading private companies are represented.
The council will focus on key sectors: construction materials production, pharmaceuticals, food processing, textiles, electrical engineering, and petroleum products. This will open up new opportunities for the development of industrial cooperation and the growth of mutual trade between the countries.
The parties agreed to increase mutual trade to $5 billion in the near future. To this end, they decided to expand export potential, implement digital customs systems, strengthen the development of financial and insurance services, and ensure the transparency of trade processes.
Furthermore, cooperation will be strengthened through exhibitions, business forums, and B2B meetings. Davron Vakhabov, head of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Uzbekistan, noted that this will help establish direct dialogue, find new partners, and attract investment.
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March 27, 2026