ECONOMY — June 17, 2026
Helmand Deputy Governor Says Afghanistan Ready to Expand Economic Cooperation with Iran
Mawlawi Rahimullah Mahmood highlighted potential cooperation in agriculture mechanization and mineral processing during his visit to South Khorasan, with the aim of tripling daily border truck crossings.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Pajhwok — corroborated by Bakhtar News — 2 min read
Mawlawi Rahimullah Mahmood, deputy governor of Helmand province, stated that Afghanistan is ready to expand joint investments, trade, and economic cooperation with Iran. He made the remarks during a visit to Iran's South Khorasan province.
Mahmood identified agriculture mechanization, mineral processing, and border trade infrastructure as key areas for partnership. He said these steps would help raise daily cargo truck crossings from between three hundred and four hundred to between eight hundred and one thousand.
Mojtaba Shariatifar, deputy coordinator for South Khorasan, said the two provinces could become a trade and investment hub. The discussions focused on practical measures to strengthen economic links between the neighboring regions.
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Reliability assessment
Named Afghan official Mawlawi Rahimullah Mahmood is directly quoted on record by two independent outlets regarding his own statements during an official visit; this meets criteria for reliable attribution of what was said.
The source language reads straight.
Independent web corroboration
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Where reports agree
- Statements attributed to named Afghan and Iranian officials on expanding bilateral economic cooperation in agriculture, minerals and trade
Filed by 2 outlets
Pajhwok
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Reported straight
Reported straight
Bakhtar News
Reported straight
Reported straight
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Economy — Afghanistan-Iran relations, Helmand province, economic cooperation, trade and investment, South Khorasan
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