Deputy Prime Minister Sardor Umurzakov receives Taliban delegation

BUSINESS 11:43 / 05.07.2022 6201

At the meeting, the parties exchanged views on the agenda of the Uzbek-Afghan cooperation in the field of investment, trade, transport and logistics. Further steps were agreed to implement joint initiatives in each of the above areas.

The sides reached an agreement on the joint preparation of proposals for increasing bilateral trade and the volume of cargo transportation through the territories of the two countries. The prospects of joint work on establishing direct links between the Uzbek and Afghan business circles were also noted in order to explore the existing potential for mutually beneficial partnership.

The participants of the meeting also considered measures for the implementation of the project for the construction of the trans-Afghan railway "Termez - Mazar-i-Sharif - Kabul - Peshawar". The practical aspects of organizing field research along the route of the railway in the second half of July were discussed.

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The Uzbek side expressed readiness to continue providing humanitarian assistance to the Afghan people and to develop cooperation with Afghanistan in priority areas.

Following the meeting, the parties agreed to maintain constant contacts to discuss and resolve topical issues of Uzbek-Afghan cooperation.

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