ECONOMY — May 11, 2026
Afghanistan and Uzbekistan Sign Trade Cooperation Agreements
Private sector representatives from Afghanistan and Uzbekistan signed trade cooperation agreements valued at $112 million during a business forum. The event also included the opening of an Uzbek products exhibition in Mazar-I-Sharif.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Pajhwok — corroborated by Khaama Press and Amu TV — 2 min read
Private sector representatives from Afghanistan and Uzbekistan have signed a series of cooperation agreements during a trade connectivity meeting. The Taliban-led Ministry of Industry and Commerce announced that the agreements aim to strengthen economic ties between the two nations.
The agreements cover multiple sectors, including industry and agriculture. While Amu TV and Pajhwok report that 10 cooperation memoranda were signed with a total value of $112 million, Khaama Press reports that 13 agreements were reached.
In addition to the signing of the memoranda, an exhibition of Uzbek products was inaugurated in Mazar-I-Sharif to showcase trade opportunities and goods from Uzbekistan.
Read the original reporting at Pajhwok →
Reliability assessment
Three independent sources corroborate the core event (the signing of trade agreements). Two sources provide the same specific value ($112 million) and number of agreements (10), and Pajhwok provides concrete, on-record attribution to named officials (Mawlawi Shahabuddin Saqib and Amonbay Orynbayev). The discrepancy in the number of agreements (10 vs 13) is a minor detail that does not invalidate the occurrence of the event.
The source language reads straight.
Across the newsrooms
Where reports agree
- Private sectors of Afghanistan and Uzbekistan signed trade/cooperation agreements during a business forum/summit.
- The Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MoIC) is the primary source of the announcement.
- An exhibition of Uzbek products was inaugurated in Afghanistan.
Where reports differ
- The number of agreements signed (Amu TV and Pajhwok report 10, while Khaama Press reports 13).
- The specific value of the agreements (Amu TV and Pajhwok report $112 million; Khaama Press does not mention a figure).
Filed by 3 outlets
Pajhwok
Originating
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Khaama Press
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Amu TV
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Economy — Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Trade, Ministry of Industry and Commerce, Karakalpakstan
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