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Russia-Afghanistan Trade Turnover Set to Grow Soon: Afghan Trade Minister
Russia-Afghanistan Trade Turnover Set to Grow Soon: Afghan Trade Minister
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Trade turnover between Russia and Afghanistan may increase in the near future, as both sides are working to establish a joint economic commission to strengthen... 15.05.2026, Sputnik India
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The minister emphasized that intensive consultations are underway, aimed at creating a structured platform for long-term economic collaboration.Earlier, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk announced that mutual trade between the two countries had grown 2.6-fold in 2026, underscoring a notable upward trend in bilateral economic engagement.According to Azizi, both Moscow and Kabul have already proposed concrete initiatives to accelerate the launch and functioning of the joint commission on economic cooperation. The mechanism is expected to help streamline trade flows, remove administrative barriers, and open new sectors for bilateral engagement.
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Russia-Afghanistan Trade Turnover Set to Grow Soon: Afghan Trade Minister
18:35 15.05.2026 (Updated: 18:48 15.05.2026) Trade turnover between Russia and Afghanistan may increase in the near future, as both sides are working to establish a joint economic commission to strengthen bilateral cooperation, Afghan Minister of Industry and Trade Nuriddin Azizi said on Friday.
The minister emphasized that intensive consultations are underway, aimed at creating a structured platform for long-term economic collaboration.
Earlier, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk announced that
mutual trade between the two countries had grown 2.6-fold in 2026, underscoring a notable upward trend in bilateral economic engagement.
"I hope that the level of trade between the countries in the near future will be significantly higher than it is right now," Azizi told reporters on the sidelines of the 'Russia-Islamic World: KazanForum'. He stressed that trade cooperation holds a "special place" in Afghanistan-Russia relations.
According to Azizi, both Moscow and Kabul have already proposed concrete initiatives to accelerate the launch and functioning of the joint commission on economic cooperation. The mechanism is expected to help streamline trade flows, remove administrative barriers, and open new sectors for bilateral engagement.
