Rahmatullah Faizan*/ Relations between the Islamic Emirate and the Islamic Republic of Iran have witnessed unprecedented growth and expansion in recent years, especially after the recent political developments in Afghanistan. Religious, cultural, historical and linguistic commonalities have provided a suitable platform for extensive interaction between the two neighboring nations. In the meantime, frequent visits by high-ranking officials from the two countries indicate a serious determination to develop economic, trade and political relations.
Publish dateSaturday 12 April 2025 - 13:33
Story Code : 312437
The presence of high-ranking Iranian delegations in Kabul and Herat - including the recent visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the visit of the high-ranking economic delegation headed by the Deputy Minister of Economy of the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs to western Afghanistan - indicates Tehran's positive approach towards strategic cooperation with Kabul.
In this regard, the visit of the economic delegation of the Islamic Republic of Iran, headed by Rasoul Mohajer, Deputy Minister of Economy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, accompanied by the Deputy Minister of Planning and Resource Management of the Ministry of Roads and Urban Development of Iran and the Governor of South Khorasan, was carried out to Herat Province. On the first day of their trip, the delegation visited the Herat Industrial City and the Khaf-Herat railway line and met with the esteemed Governor of Herat and officials of the Herat Chambers of Commerce.
In this meeting, detailed and comprehensive discussions were held on expanding trade between the two countries. The Governor of Herat, welcoming the efforts of the Islamic Republic of Iran to strengthen trade and economic relations, emphasized the need for further cooperation in facilitating trade, operating the railway, solving transit problems, and overcoming existing challenges.
Sheikh-ul-Hadith Maulana Noor Ahmad Islamjar, Governor of Herat, began his speech by referring to the oppression of the occupiers against the people of Afghanistan and stated: “In the past twenty years, the Westerners have brought nothing but misery to Afghanistan; they have played a major role, especially in promoting opium cultivation and spreading addiction.” He added that before the occupation, the phenomenon of addiction did not exist in Afghan society, but after the US invasion, by promoting special and contaminated seeds, the young, educated generation, and even women, were caught in the trap of addiction.”
He continued that with the return of the Islamic Emirate, more than twenty thousand addicts have been treated and returned to normal life. Following the decree of the Leader of the Islamic Emirate, the cultivation and transit of drugs was banned and effective measures have been taken in this regard. Also, mafia gangs that threatened the security of Afghanistan and neighboring countries have been eliminated and nationwide security has been established in the country.
The phenomenon of kidnapping, which previously tormented the families of traders and businessmen, has reached zero and currently thousands of families are enjoying leisure and sightseeing on holidays with peace of mind, without any threat to them. This great security achievement is considered a safe ground for investment and economic activities that neighboring countries, especially the Islamic Republic of Iran, can take advantage of.
Rasoul Mohajer, Deputy Minister of Economic Affairs of the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, referred to the security situation in Afghanistan and considered it an important opportunity for the growth of trade, economic development and expansion of transportation routes. He introduced Herat Province as a key connection point between the two countries and emphasized the potential for bilateral cooperation.
Before him, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Mr. Abbas Araqchi, had acknowledged that the Taliban had managed to establish political, security and economic stability in Afghanistan over the past three and a half years. These statements reflect Tehran’s official position on the current situation in Afghanistan.
Insecurity in Afghanistan began after the Mujahideen’s victory over the former Soviet army and reached its peak in 1992 with the bloody Afshar tragedy; an event in which hundreds of Shiite civilians were killed by the forces of Ahmad Shah Massoud and Sayyaf on the orders of Abdul Rab Rasoul Sayyaf; an incident that is still considered a stain on the country’s contemporary history.
Following the meeting with the Iranian delegation, Mr. Mohajer emphasized the deep cultural, religious, and historical commonalities between Iran and Afghanistan and made promising promises to expand economic cooperation.
Afghanistan is also interested in making joint investments, first with neighboring countries and then with the region and the world. The formation of consortiums or economic unions and trilateral joint chambers of commerce between Afghanistan, Iran, and Turkmenistan could pave the way for the growth of regional trade.
It is hoped that with the continuation of this approach and the active presence of economic delegations, existing obstacles will be removed and the ground will be prepared for the expansion of trade, economic, and infrastructure cooperation between the two countries.
* Rahmatullah Faizan, Deputy Representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the West
In this regard, the visit of the economic delegation of the Islamic Republic of Iran, headed by Rasoul Mohajer, Deputy Minister of Economy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, accompanied by the Deputy Minister of Planning and Resource Management of the Ministry of Roads and Urban Development of Iran and the Governor of South Khorasan, was carried out to Herat Province. On the first day of their trip, the delegation visited the Herat Industrial City and the Khaf-Herat railway line and met with the esteemed Governor of Herat and officials of the Herat Chambers of Commerce.
In this meeting, detailed and comprehensive discussions were held on expanding trade between the two countries. The Governor of Herat, welcoming the efforts of the Islamic Republic of Iran to strengthen trade and economic relations, emphasized the need for further cooperation in facilitating trade, operating the railway, solving transit problems, and overcoming existing challenges.
Sheikh-ul-Hadith Maulana Noor Ahmad Islamjar, Governor of Herat, began his speech by referring to the oppression of the occupiers against the people of Afghanistan and stated: “In the past twenty years, the Westerners have brought nothing but misery to Afghanistan; they have played a major role, especially in promoting opium cultivation and spreading addiction.” He added that before the occupation, the phenomenon of addiction did not exist in Afghan society, but after the US invasion, by promoting special and contaminated seeds, the young, educated generation, and even women, were caught in the trap of addiction.”
He continued that with the return of the Islamic Emirate, more than twenty thousand addicts have been treated and returned to normal life. Following the decree of the Leader of the Islamic Emirate, the cultivation and transit of drugs was banned and effective measures have been taken in this regard. Also, mafia gangs that threatened the security of Afghanistan and neighboring countries have been eliminated and nationwide security has been established in the country.
The phenomenon of kidnapping, which previously tormented the families of traders and businessmen, has reached zero and currently thousands of families are enjoying leisure and sightseeing on holidays with peace of mind, without any threat to them. This great security achievement is considered a safe ground for investment and economic activities that neighboring countries, especially the Islamic Republic of Iran, can take advantage of.
Rasoul Mohajer, Deputy Minister of Economic Affairs of the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, referred to the security situation in Afghanistan and considered it an important opportunity for the growth of trade, economic development and expansion of transportation routes. He introduced Herat Province as a key connection point between the two countries and emphasized the potential for bilateral cooperation.
Before him, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Mr. Abbas Araqchi, had acknowledged that the Taliban had managed to establish political, security and economic stability in Afghanistan over the past three and a half years. These statements reflect Tehran’s official position on the current situation in Afghanistan.
Insecurity in Afghanistan began after the Mujahideen’s victory over the former Soviet army and reached its peak in 1992 with the bloody Afshar tragedy; an event in which hundreds of Shiite civilians were killed by the forces of Ahmad Shah Massoud and Sayyaf on the orders of Abdul Rab Rasoul Sayyaf; an incident that is still considered a stain on the country’s contemporary history.
Following the meeting with the Iranian delegation, Mr. Mohajer emphasized the deep cultural, religious, and historical commonalities between Iran and Afghanistan and made promising promises to expand economic cooperation.
Afghanistan is also interested in making joint investments, first with neighboring countries and then with the region and the world. The formation of consortiums or economic unions and trilateral joint chambers of commerce between Afghanistan, Iran, and Turkmenistan could pave the way for the growth of regional trade.
It is hoped that with the continuation of this approach and the active presence of economic delegations, existing obstacles will be removed and the ground will be prepared for the expansion of trade, economic, and infrastructure cooperation between the two countries.
* Rahmatullah Faizan, Deputy Representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the West
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