Taliban Announces Reactivation of Economic Commissions with China and Saudi Arabia
The Taliban administration has announced the reactivation of joint economic commissions between Afghanistan and the countries of China and Saudi Arabia. The decision was made during a recent session of the Economic Commission chaired by Taliban Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar.
According to a statement from the press office of the deputy prime minister, the meeting also discussed expanding the number of commission members and enhancing economic and trade cooperation between Afghanistan and the two nations. The stated goal of reviving the commissions is to improve coordination in investment, trade, and broader economic relations.
The session also reviewed a report concerning the transfer of land for the Hairatan industrial township in Balkh province. According to the Taliban administration, the situation of land ownership will first need to be clarified and settled among relevant government offices. Following that, the Ministry of Urban Development and Housing is expected to draft a new development plan based on available resources.
Additionally, the session approved a contract for the extraction of nephrite mineral resources in the Iskandara area of Sarkano district in Kunar province, as well as a plan to construct a five-story commercial market in the city of Mazar-i-Sharif, the capital of Balkh province.
However, the Taliban stated that all these decisions must still be submitted to the office of the Taliban’s Supreme Leader for final approval—a process that reflects the centralized decision-making structure within the administration.
Despite such meetings and pledges, the revival of Afghanistan’s economic relations under Taliban rule continues to face serious challenges, including international isolation, lack of transparency, and ongoing human rights concerns.
