Afghanistan Secures Membership in International Industrial Exhibition Following Trilateral Trade Talks

Trade and economy officials from Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan held a trilateral meeting on the sidelines of the International Industrial Exhibition to discuss regional transit and trade facilitation. According to a statement from the Afghan Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the discussions focused on streamlining procedures for Afghan exports to Central Asian markets and strengthening commercial ties between the three nations.

The meeting was attended by Nooruddin Azizi, representing Afghanistan, alongside Uzbek trade official Laziz Kudratov and Kyrgyz Deputy Trade Minister Askandar Isengeldiyevich Asylkulov. During the talks, the delegations reviewed existing transit routes and identified measures to reduce logistical barriers for Afghan industrial goods entering regional markets.

Officials confirmed that an agreement was reached to formalize Afghanistan’s membership in the International Industrial Exhibition. The arrangement will enable Afghan companies to participate in future editions of the event and showcase their products to international buyers. To ensure the implementation of these commitments, the three sides agreed to establish a joint working group tasked with overseeing transit coordination, trade facilitation, and export promotion.

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry stated that the joint working group will convene regularly to monitor progress and address operational challenges related to cross-border commerce. The agreement marks a step toward expanding Afghanistan’s economic engagement with neighboring transit corridors and integrating its industrial sector into broader regional trade networks.