Dr. Mullah Abdul Wasea, General-Director to the Prime Minister’s Office of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, met today, Sunday, with Gaziz Akbasov, Ambassador of Kazakhstan, at the Arg Palace.
According to Bakhtar News Agency, citing a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office, the Kazakh Ambassador highlighted the longstanding and historic relations between Kazakhstan and Afghanistan, emphasizing that he prioritizes strengthening bilateral ties with a country he regards as his second home.
He noted that annual trade between Afghanistan and Kazakhstan currently stands at approximately $500 million, and that his country seeks to raise this figure to $3 billion through further expansion of trade and investment.
The Ambassador also expressed Kazakhstan’s readiness to invest in Afghanistan’s mining sector, adding that he has held constructive discussions on this matter with the Deputy Prime Minister’s office for Economic Affairs.
Additionally, he conveyed Kazakhstan’s interest in financing the Torghundi–Herat and Kandahar–Spin Boldak railway lines. He affirmed that Kazakhstan is fully prepared to invest $500 million in this rail project, describing the advancement of these infrastructure initiatives as crucial.
The Ambassador further stated that Kazakhstan, as an economic partner, has authorized the export of fuel and medicines to Afghanistan, a step expected to further enhance trade between the two countries.
Dr. Mullah Abdul Wasea, in turn, expressed appreciation for the Ambassador’s efforts in strengthening and developing bilateral relations. He noted that the improved security situation in Afghanistan has created a favorable environment for the growth of economic activities and investment, and that the Islamic Emirate views this opportunity as a key priority in achieving Afghanistan’s self-sufficiency.
Concluding his remarks, the General-Director assured that all issues raised would be diligently followed up to achieve the desired outcomes.
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