Belarus Agrees to Increase Exports to Afghanistan
A delegation from Afghanistan's National Development Company met with Belarusian officials in Minsk, including First Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Lukashovich, as well as representatives from the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Agriculture, and Industry.
According to the Belarus Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Lukashovich and the Afghan delegation agreed to increase exports of Belarusian equipment, machinery, agricultural products, and other goods to Afghanistan. The agreement covers sectors from industry and agriculture to food supply, public health care, and education, with continued focus on supporting large-scale development projects.
The National Development Company stated that the two sides agreed to expand bilateral cooperation and technical ties in agriculture, building materials, food security, public health, and education. The company described the meetings as beneficial for both countries and covering political, economic, and trade issues.
This marks the first high-level visit by an Islamic Emirate delegation to Belarus, led by Ahmad Jan Bilal, head of state-owned companies, and Abdul Rahman Atash, head of execution for the National Development Company, along with Foreign Ministry representatives and technical team members.
More in Economy
Taliban Economy Ministry: Over $1 Billion in Aid Allocated to Afghanistan in 2025
Taliban Economy Minister Acknowledges Negative Impact of Reduced Foreign Aid on Meeting People's Needs
Taliban Confirms Rise in Medicine Prices After Banning Imports from Pakistan
Board Meeting of Nangarhar Valley Agrarian Company Held
ReliableTaliban Economy Ministry: Over $1 Billion in Aid Allocated to Afghanistan in 2025
Taliban Economy Minister Din Mohammad Hanif reported that $1.009 billion in aid was allocated to Afghanistan in 2025, with $590 million spent on projects amid economic challenges and reduced humanitarian funding.
ReliableTaliban Economy Minister Acknowledges Negative Impact of Reduced Foreign Aid on Meeting People's Needs
Taliban Economy Minister Din Mohammad Hanif admitted that cuts in foreign aid have hindered efforts to meet Afghans' needs amid sanctions and other pressures, while claiming successes in economic management. He spoke at a meeting with UN and EU representatives, citing shortfalls in pledged humanitarian funding.
ReliableTaliban Confirms Rise in Medicine Prices After Banning Imports from Pakistan
The Taliban confirmed reports of up to 40 percent medicine price increases in Kabul following their ban on imports from Pakistan, urging importers to find alternatives amid higher transport costs via Iran.
ReliableBoard Meeting of Nangarhar Valley Agrarian Company Held
The board of directors of the Nangarhar Valley Agrarian Company met to discuss financial and commercial plans for the coming year, emphasizing strengthened production capacity. The meeting was chaired by Deputy Minister of Agriculture Maulvi Sadr Azam Usmani and attended by senior officials from multiple ministries.