Afghan and Uzbek traders have signed 25 commercial agreements exceeding $300 million. This announcement was made during a trade connectivity conference hosted by the Ministry of Industry and Commerce.
The event, aimed at bolstering trade between the two nations and addressing mutual needs, featured key figures including Nooruddin Azizi, Acting Minister of Industry and Commerce of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan; Erkinjon Turdimov, Governor of Syrdarya Region, Uzbekistan; Mawlavi Mohammad Alam Jameel, Deputy Minister of Economy; and Sayed Karim Hashemi, Chairman of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment. Afghan traders and representatives from Uzbekistan’s Syrdarya region also attended.
The agreements cover various sectors including construction, food products, agriculture, furniture, clothing, and pharmaceuticals. Minister Azizi expressed a strong commitment to expanding bilateral ties, anticipating an increase in trade volume between the two countries in 2025 compared to the previous year. He also mentioned the signing of a preferential trade agreement, which includes eight items from Afghanistan and six from Uzbekistan.
Governor Turdimov highlighted the historical and economic ties between the two nations and noted the active participation of 30 Afghan traders in Uzbekistan. He stressed the importance of joint initiatives in industry and new projects while inviting traders to explore investment opportunities and discuss their proposals and needs.
