Afghan and Uzbek Private Sectors Sign $150 Million Trade Agreements

The Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment announced that during a trade connectivity meeting between the private sectors of Afghanistan and Uzbekistan, agreements totaling $151.6 million were signed.

Participants at the meeting emphasized the importance of expanding trade relations, joint investments, and deepening economic cooperation between the two countries. Key sectors covered by these agreements included textiles, construction, medical equipment, transportation, and logistics.

The Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce stated its main goal as promoting bilateral trade, developing investments, and establishing sustainable economic cooperation, expressing full readiness to expand collaboration with Uzbekistan’s private sector.

Additionally, Yarqin Malikov, head of the Uzbek Exporters Union, highlighted the existing commercial and investment capacities and called for strengthening economic ties and creating new investment opportunities between the two nations.