Foreign Minister Pledges Support for Trade Expansion During Herat Visit

Foreign Minister Muttaqi visited Herat province to meet with provincial leadership and review ongoing economic initiatives. During the visit, Muttaqi held discussions with Herat Governor Mawlana Nur Ahmad Islam Jar regarding major national development projects and regional commerce.

During their meeting, the foreign minister expressed satisfaction with the current state of industrial and commercial activity in Herat. He emphasized that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is committed to facilitating cross-border commerce and pledged to provide the necessary administrative and logistical support to expand trade relations with neighboring countries.

Governor Mawlana Nur Ahmad Islam Jar welcomed the foreign ministry’s initiatives, noting that strengthened regional economic ties would benefit local industries and contribute to broader national development goals. Both officials highlighted the strategic importance of Herat’s geographic location in fostering international trade and economic cooperation.

The discussions focused on identifying practical measures to remove barriers to cross-border commerce and streamline processes for merchants and industrial operators in the western region. Officials indicated that coordinated efforts between provincial authorities and central ministries would be essential to implementing these trade expansion measures effectively. The meeting also addressed the need for sustained dialogue between local business communities and national trade authorities to ensure that infrastructure and regulatory frameworks align with regional market demands.

The visit reflects ongoing administrative efforts to prioritize economic diplomacy and regional connectivity as central components of national policy.