TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, April 21. Uzbekistan and
Afghanistan engaged in discussions aimed at enhancing direct
business contacts and expanding cooperation between the industrial
associations of the two countries, Trend reports via the Uzbek Ministry of
Investments, Industry and Trade.
The discussions were held during a meeting between
representatives of the Ministry of Investments, Industry, and Trade
and an Afghan delegation led by Abu Bakr Zadran. The event convened
representatives from over 50 Afghan companies, alongside Uzbek
enterprises active in the food, textile, chemical, and construction
sectors.
A central focus of the talks was the advancement of industrial
cooperation. Uzbek manufacturers showcased their export potential,
while the Afghan delegation highlighted priorities in agriculture,
mining, and logistics. Participants examined opportunities for
joint projects, technology transfer, and professional training
initiatives.
During subsequent B2B meetings, business representatives
negotiated specific supply agreements and strategies for accessing
new markets. Uzbek enterprises reaffirmed their readiness to
establish long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships. The
discussions also addressed the simplification of trade procedures
and the further development of transit and transport corridors.
Following the meeting, the parties reiterated their commitment
to strengthening practical cooperation, maintaining active and
constructive dialogue on key bilateral matters, and promoting
sustained direct engagement between the business communities of
Uzbekistan and Afghanistan.
Meanwhile, trade turnover between Uzbekistan and Afghanistan
reached $298.4 million in the period from January through February
2026, increasing by $22.5 million, or 8.2%, compared to $275.9
million recorded in the same period of 2025.
