Afghanistan-Uzbekistan Private Sector Trade Reaches Over 3.8 Billion Dollars

Sayed Karim Hashimi, who serves as the head of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment, made an important announcement regarding bilateral trade. He stated that the volume of trade between the private sectors of Afghanistan and Uzbekistan reached over 3.8 billion dollars during the past five months. This development was shared publicly on the sidelines of the fifth Tashkent International Forum, where various economic topics were discussed.

In his remarks, Hashimi drew attention to several promising sectors for potential investors. The areas of focus encompass agriculture and mining activities. Additional sectors include the development of chicken and egg production factories as well as poultry farming operations. Cotton cultivation and the establishment of processing factories for cotton raw materials were also mentioned as key investment opportunities.

Hashimi further observed that countries in the region are displaying growing interest in making investments in Afghanistan. He spoke about the revival of the ancient Silk Road and the expansion of transit routes. This includes the creation of new land routes and railway lines that would connect Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan with Afghanistan. Plans also involve linking the Aqina port to Mazar-i-Sharif to facilitate better trade flows.

The chamber official issued a call for greater support from the international community. He emphasized the need for full cooperation with Afghanistan. Hashimi stressed that the country should not be left isolated in its pursuit of economic growth and stability through trade and investment.