Russian Deputy Prime Minister to Visit Kabul Tomorrow to Bolster Economic Ties with Taliban

Alexey Overchuk, the Russian Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, will arrive in Kabul tomorrow accompanied by a high-level economic delegation. The main objective of this visit is to explore ways to strengthen economic and trade relations between the Taliban administration and Russia.

During the meeting, both parties will discuss expanding economic cooperation and investment opportunities. Besides Overchuk, a number of Russian investors and businessmen will join the delegation.

This visit comes as Russia became the first country to officially recognize the Taliban regime in July 2025. However, widespread international concerns and criticisms remain due to the Taliban administration’s significant restrictions on the rights of women and girls, especially bans on their education and employment.

These restrictions not only hinder Afghanistan’s economic development and progress but also complicate international collaboration with the Taliban regime.