ECONOMY — April 6, 2026
Afghan Industry Minister Meets Kyrgyz Deputy Foreign Minister to Discuss Trade Expansion
Afghanistan's Minister of Industry and Commerce Nooruddin Azizi met with Kyrgyzstan's Deputy Foreign Minister Tursunkulov to discuss expanding bilateral trade to one billion dollars, with Tursunkulov inviting Azizi to visit Kyrgyzstan. Azizi proposed using Afghan resources or construction firms for Kyrgyz projects.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Omid Radio — corroborated by Ariana News, RTA and Hurriyat — 2 min read
KABUL (Afghan Verified) -- Nooruddin Azizi, Afghanistan's Minister of Industry and Commerce, met with Kyrgyzstan's Deputy Foreign Minister Tursunkulov in Kabul to discuss ways to expand bilateral commercial and economic relations.
Both sides emphasized strengthening trade ties and expressed a goal of increasing bilateral trade volume to one billion dollars, according to reports from the meeting.
Tursunkulov invited Azizi to visit Kyrgyzstan to further cooperation, with both officials voicing satisfaction over the rising trade levels between the two countries.
Azizi proposed utilizing Afghan human resources for reconstruction projects in Kyrgyzstan, according to Hurriyat, while Omid Radio reported that he suggested employing Afghan construction companies' capacities there. Radio Television Afghanistan did not mention specific Afghan proposals.
The meeting underscores ongoing efforts to enhance economic cooperation between Afghanistan and Kyrgyzstan amid shared interests in regional trade.
Read the original reporting at Omid Radio →
Reliability assessment
Core event of the meeting between named officials Afghan Minister Nooruddin Azizi and Kyrgyz Deputy FM Tursunkulov, including trade expansion discussions to $1B and invitation to visit, corroborated by 4 outlets.
The source language reads straight.
Across the newsrooms
Where reports agree
- Meeting between Nooruddin Azizi and Tursunkulov
- Emphasis on expanding bilateral trade and economic relations
- Target to increase trade to one billion dollars
- Invitation for Azizi to visit Kyrgyzstan
Where reports differ
- Specific Afghan proposals: human resources (Hurriyat) vs. construction companies (Omid Radio) vs. not mentioned (RTA)
- Meeting location specified only in Omid Radio as Kabul
- Full name 'Kayrat Tursunkulov' only in RTA
Filed by 4 outlets
Omid Radio
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Ariana News
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RTA
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Hurriyat
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Economy — Nooruddin Azizi, Tursunkulov, Kyrgyzstan, bilateral trade, Ministry of Industry and Commerce
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