Expansion of Economic and Trade Cooperation Between Afghanistan and Iran Discussed

Afghan Voice Agency (AVA) – Kabul: Mawlawi Mohammad Nabi Bahar, spokesperson for the General Directorate of State-Owned Enterprises, stated that Mawlawi Ahmadjan Bilal emphasized the expansion of cooperation with Iran across various sectors during his meeting with Alireza Bikdeli, the Acting Head of the Iranian Embassy in Kabul.

 

According to Mr. Bahar, the Acting Head of the Iranian Embassy also emphasized strengthening bilateral cooperation, noting his country's interest in collaborating with Afghanistan's state-owned enterprises in sectors such as oil, electricity, fertilizer production, improved seeds, poultry farming, and other related areas.

 

The spokesperson added that Mawlawi Ahmadjan Bilal is scheduled to visit Iran in the near future to hold discussions with Iranian officials regarding oil contracts and the expansion of trade relations.

 

The meeting focused on developing economic and trade cooperation between Afghanistan and Iran. Iran's interest in collaborating in sectors such as oil, electricity, fertilizer production, improved seeds, and poultry farming was highlighted as a key topic of discussion. The anticipated visit of the General Director of State-Owned Enterprises to Iran could also pave the way for talks regarding oil contracts and the expansion of trade ties between the two nations.