Uzbek Firm to Export 2,000 Tons of Afghan Fresh Fruits Annually to Russia, Europe

Uzbekistan's Prime Agro Industries Company is set to export 2,000 tons of fresh Afghan fruits each year, marking a significant step in boosting Afghanistan's agricultural exports. The company's head, Murad Qudratov, met with Afghanistan's Minister of Commerce and Industry, Nooruddin Azizi, in Kabul to finalize the agreement.

Qudratov expressed satisfaction with the strengthening ties between Afghanistan and Uzbekistan, confirming his company's readiness to market Afghan produce in Uzbekistan, Russia, and Europe. The exportable fruits will include a variety of popular items such as cherries, apricots, plums, apples, and pomegranates. Initially, these products will be transported to Uzbekistan before being distributed to the Russian and European markets.

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Prime Agro Industries Company has the capacity to export 2,000 tonnes of Afghan fresh fruits annually, including cherries, apricots, plums, apples and pomegranates.

Minister Azizi welcomed the initiative, assuring Qudratov of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry's full cooperation and support in facilitating the export of Afghanistan's agricultural goods. This agreement is expected to provide a substantial boost to Afghanistan's economy by opening up new international markets for its high-quality fruits.

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The ministry’s readiness to facilitate cooperation and support the export of Afghanistan’s agricultural products.