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Afghanistan, Iran Vow to Expand Trade and Investment

From Pajhwok Afghan News · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Named sources Context piece
  • Afghan and Iranian officials met to discuss expanding trade, investment, and private sector cooperation.
  • Both sides emphasized strengthening economic ties and increasing Afghan exports to Iran.
  • Afghanistan's natural resources and strategic location were highlighted as attractive for Iranian investors.

Officials from Afghanistan's Chamber of Commerce and Investment (ACCI) and an Iranian trade delegation have called for increased trade and investment between the two neighboring countries. The discussions, which included ACCI chief Sayed Karim Hashimi and Iranian Ambassador to Afghanistan Alireza Bigdeli, focused on boosting economic exchanges and strengthening private sector collaboration.

Afghanistan, with its natural resources, strategic transit location and investment potential, could offer favourable conditions for Iranian traders and investors.

— Sayed Karim HashimiACCI chief highlighting Afghanistan's potential during a meeting with an Iranian trade delegation.

Hashimi highlighted Afghanistan's potential for Iranian traders and investors, citing its natural resources, strategic transit location, and investment opportunities. Ambassador Bigdeli affirmed Iran's commitment to expanding economic and trade ties, underscoring the importance of continued engagement between the private sectors of both nations.

The visit reflected Iran’s serious commitment to expanding economic and trade cooperation with Afghanistan.

— Alireza BigdeliIranian Ambassador to Afghanistan on the importance of bilateral economic ties.

Representatives from the Afghanistan-Iran Joint Chamber of Commerce and the Khorasan Razavi Chamber of Commerce also participated, stressing the need to enhance trade relations and utilize existing economic opportunities. Both sides agreed that expanding trade ties and increasing Afghan exports to Iran are crucial for strengthening bilateral economic relations.

joint cooperation as essential for strengthening bilateral economic relations.

— ParticipantsStressing the importance of collaboration between Afghanistan and Iran.
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Originally published by Pajhwok Afghan News in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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