Mawlavi Amir Khan Muttaqi, Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister, underscored the importance of tackling regional challenges and removing barriers to economic and transit cooperation during the Afghanistan-Central Asia consultative Dialogue.
According to Bakhtar News Agency, the gathering brought together representatives from Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Kazakhstan, with a focus on strengthening political, economic, and regional partnerships.
Minister Muttaqi noted that persistent regional issues remain, pointing out that security-driven approaches by some regional actors have hindered transit and infrastructure collaboration, potentially jeopardizing shared interests.
He also confirmed that negotiations with Pakistan are ongoing, emphasizing that the Afghan government is engaging in talks currently mediated by China with full sincerity and a commitment to finding solutions.
Mawlavi Muttaqi reiterated that the Islamic Emirate consistently seeks to resolve differences through dialogue and mutual respect, while remaining steadfast in protecting Afghanistan’s territorial integrity and defending its people.
He further outlined efforts to boost Afghanistan’s trade volume with Central Asia to nearly ten billion dollars.
Experts believe that hosting such meetings in Kabul—alongside initiatives to resolve regional disputes—could strengthen Afghanistan’s role as a bridge between Central and South Asia, paving the way for expanded economic and transit cooperation across the region.
