Kazakhstan and Afghanistan reaffirm commitment to further strengthen trade cooperation
At the initiative of the Afghan side, Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu held a telephone conversation with Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan Amir Khan Muttaqi, Kazinform News Agency learnt from the Kazakh MFA.
During the conversation, the ministers reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening bilateral cooperation, emphasizing the importance of engagement in trade, logistics, education, and regional security.
Special attention was given to the development of transport infrastructure, including the Trans-Afghan Railway project, seen as a key initiative aimed at enhancing regional trade.
Kazakhstan confirmed its readiness to support humanitarian programs focused on improving food security, ensuring access to medical services and education in Afghanistan.
The Afghan side expressed gratitude for the humanitarian assistance provided and highly appreciated Kazakhstan’s contribution to international efforts in country’s recovery, and fully supported the establishment of the UN Regional Center on Sustainable Development Goals for Central Asia and Afghanistan in Almaty.
The parties agreed to continue a constructive dialogue and comprehensive cooperation to successfully implement the outlined plans.
Earlier, Kazinform reported up to 30% of Amu Darya's water flow to Afghanistan: Risks for Kazakhstan.
