ECONOMY — April 6, 2026
Afghan, Uzbek Traders Sign 10 Commercial Agreements Worth $65 Million
Afghan and Uzbek traders signed 10 commercial agreements worth $65 million in Fergana following a consultative meeting in Kabul on regional cooperation and trade. The Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment announced the pacts aimed at expanding economic ties between the two countries.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Hurriyat — corroborated by Khaama Press — 2 min read
FERGANA, Uzbekistan (Afghan Verified) -- Afghan and Uzbek traders signed 10 commercial agreements worth $65 million during a joint meeting in Fergana to advance trade expansion and economic cooperation between the two countries.
The Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment announced the signing, highlighting the pacts as a key step in strengthening bilateral economic ties.
The Fergana meeting occurred following a consultative session held the previous day in Kabul with representatives from Central Asian countries. That gathering addressed regional cooperation, trade, transit, political, economic and security issues.
Details of the agreements were not specified in the announcement, but their combined value underscores growing commercial interest between Afghanistan and Uzbekistan. The Chamber emphasized the role of such initiatives in fostering broader regional connectivity.
This development aligns with ongoing efforts to enhance trade links across Central Asia, building on discussions from the Kabul consultative meeting.
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Corroborated by two outlets (Hurriyat, Khaama Press) reporting the signing of 10 commercial agreements worth $65 million, announced by the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment.
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