ECONOMY — July 28, 2026
Taliban Announces Afghan and Uzbek Businessmen Signed Trade Agreements Worth $200 Million
The forum in Kabul was attended by Uzbek Deputy Prime Minister Jamshid Khojayev and around 300 private sector members. Taliban Minister Nooruddin Azizi said the two countries aim to increase bilateral trade to $5 billion and that Uzbekistan will purchase 100,000 tons of Afghan cotton.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Hasht-e Subh — corroborated by Afghanistan International — 2 min read
The Taliban Ministry of Industry and Trade said Afghan and Uzbek businessmen signed trade agreements worth $200 million at a forum held in Kabul on 4 Asad. The event followed a high-level visit by an Uzbek delegation that included Deputy Prime Minister Jamshid Khojayev and around 300 private sector members.
Taliban Minister of Industry and Commerce Nooruddin Azizi stated that bilateral relations have reached peak prosperity. He expressed hope that annual trade volume between the two countries would reach $5 billion.
Azizi added that 10,000 tons of Afghan cotton have already been exported to Uzbekistan on a trial basis, with plans to ship an additional 100,000 tons. One report specified that 22 separate agreements were concluded during the meeting.
The statements highlighted ongoing efforts to expand commercial ties, with both sides focusing on increased exports of Afghan goods to Uzbekistan.
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Reliability assessment
Two independent sources corroborate the core event of the trade forum and economic agreements; multiple on-record statements from named officials (Nooruddin Azizi, Jamshid Khojayev) with concrete details on participants, cotton volumes, and trade targets
The source language reads straight.
Independent web corroboration
A separate web search returned 8 matching reports. A selection:
Afghanistan and Uzbekistan have signed 22 trade agreements worth nearly $200 million, marking a significant step toward expanding bilateral economic and commercial cooperation, the Taliban's Ministry of Industry and Commerce said.
Afghanistan and Uzbekistan private sector representatives signed 22 trade agreements worth more than $200 million, Taliban authorities announced, as the two sides seek to expand bilateral trade and investment.
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) says 22 trade agreements worth more than $200 million have been signed between the private sectors of Afghanistan and Uzbekistan.
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Where reports agree
- Trade forum occurred in Kabul with high-level Uzbek delegation including Deputy PM Jamshid Khojayev and ~300 businessmen
- Target of $5 billion in bilateral trade volume stated by Taliban Minister Nooruddin Azizi
- Trial export of 10,000 tons Afghan cotton to Uzbekistan and plan for 100,000 tons total
Where reports differ
- Number of agreements: 22 specified by Hasht-e Subh; Afghanistan International provides no number
- Exact value phrasing: Hasht-e Subh states 'more than 200 million dollars'; Afghanistan International title states '$200 million'
Filed by 2 outlets
Hasht-e Subh
Originating
Reported straight
Reported straight
Afghanistan International
Reported straight
Reported straight
Filed under
Economy — Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Trade Agreements, Taliban, Cotton Export
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