ECONOMY — March 28, 2026
President of Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce Meets Islamic Emirate Ambassador in Uzbekistan
Seyyed Karim Hashemi, president of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment, met with Islamic Emirate Ambassador Sheikh Abdul Ghafar Bahr in Tashkent to discuss boosting trade ties with Uzbekistan. Hashemi urged more cooperation, while Bahr pledged full support for Afghanistan's private sector.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with RTA — corroborated by Bakhtar News — 2 min read
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan — Seyyed Karim Hashemi, president of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment, met with Sheikh Abdul Ghafar Bahr, ambassador of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan in Tashkent, during a visit to Uzbekistan.
Hashemi stressed the embassy's important role in facilitating trade activities and strengthening economic relations between Afghanistan and Uzbekistan. He called for greater cooperation to increase bilateral trade volume and create facilities for traders.
Sheikh Abdul Ghafar Bahr expressed commitment to comprehensive cooperation with Afghanistan's private sector. He assured continued support from the embassy for traders and the development of trade relations.
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Reliability assessment
Two outlets (RTA and Bakhtar News) corroborate the meeting between named public figures Seyyed Karim Hashemi and Sheikh Abdul Ghafar Bahr; the core event of the meeting and its stated purpose is not contested.
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- Seyyed Karim Hashemi met Sheikh Abdul Ghafar Bahr in Tashkent.
- Hashemi called for increased trade cooperation between Afghanistan and Uzbekistan.
- Bahr committed to supporting Afghan traders and private sector.
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Economy — Seyyed Karim Hashemi, Sheikh Abdul Ghafar Bahr, Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment, Uzbekistan, Tashkent
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