Alhaj Nooruddin Azizi, the Minister of Industry and Commerce of Afghanistan, held a meeting with Sayed Mohammad Atabak, the Minister of Industry, Mines, and Trade of the Islamic Republic of Iran, during his official visit to Turkey.
According to the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, the ministers discussed the follow-up on issues raised in prior meetings between their delegations. This included Afghanistan’s delegation’s recent visit to the Milak border port and discussions with the Iranian governor of Sistan and Baluchestan, as well as outcomes from the Afghanistan’s delegation’s trip to India.
A key focus of the discussions was the effective utilization of Chabahar port as a vital economic route to facilitate Afghanistan’s exports and imports. The two sides emphasized the importance of advancing technical and operational coordination to maximize the port’s potential.
Additionally, the ministers addressed increasing Afghanistan’s cotton exports to Iran, enhancing support for traders, and creating sustainable trade conditions. They also discussed competitive railway fares on transit routes related to Afghanistan.
Both sides reiterated their commitment to strengthening trade cooperation, developing transit routes, and expanding trade volume between their countries. They agreed to continue technical and operational meetings regularly to further these goals.
