ECONOMY — March 25, 2026
First 'Made in Afghanistan' Exhibition Opens in Uzbekistan
The first "Made in Afghanistan" exhibition opened in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on March 25, featuring over 60 stalls of Afghan products for three days. Organized by the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment and Uzbekistan's chamber with UNDP support, it seeks to enhance trade, exports and investment ties.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Pajhwok — corroborated by Ariana News, RTA, ToloNews and 2 more — 2 min read

TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (Afghan Verified) -- The first "Made in Afghanistan" exhibition opened Wednesday in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, featuring Afghan products across 60 stalls over three days, from March 25 to 27.
The Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment (ACCI) announced the event, which it organized jointly with Uzbekistan's Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Financial support came from the chambers of both countries and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), according to ACCI.
The exhibition displays a wide range of Afghan products, including carpets, dried and fresh fruits, saffron, pine nuts, cotton, precious and semi-precious stones, beverages and other high-quality goods, ACCI said in a statement. It provides an opportunity to showcase the capacity, products and potential of Afghanistan's private sector to regional and global markets.
The event aims to boost exports between Kabul and Tashkent, strengthen regional trade relations, expand trade ties between the two countries, attract investment and promote Afghan exports to new markets, ACCI stated.
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Reliability assessment
Core event corroborated by 6 independent Afghan outlets (Pajhwok, Ariana News, RTA, ToloNews, Bakhtar News, Hurriyat) with consistent details on the exhibition's opening, location, dates, and organizers.
The source language reads straight.
Independent web corroboration
A separate web search returned 8 matching reports. A selection:
The Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment has announced that a major exhibition of Afghan products titled “Made in Afghanistan” is opening today (Wednesday) in Uzbekistan’s capital Tashkent.
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Where reports agree
- 'Made in Afghanistan' exhibition opens in Tashkent on March 25, 2026
- Three-day event (March 25-27)
- 60 stalls displaying Afghan products
- Organized by ACCI and Uzbek Chamber of Commerce
- Supported by chambers and UNDP
- Purpose: boost trade, exports, investment
Filed by 6 outlets
Pajhwok
Originating
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Ariana News
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RTA
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ToloNews
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Bakhtar News
Reported straight
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Hurriyat
Reported straight
Reported straight
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Economy — ACCI, Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Made in Afghanistan, UNDP
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