Deputy Prime Minister of Uzbekistan – Minister of Investments and Foreign Trade Sardor Umurzakov received a delegation led by the Acting Minister of Industry and Trade of Afghanistan Nuriddin Azizi.

The parties exchanged views on the agenda of Uzbekistan – Afghanistan cooperation in investment, trade, transport and logistics. Further actions related to the implementation of joint initiatives in each of the above areas were agreed upon.

An agreement was reached on the preparation of joint proposals to increase bilateral trade and cargo transportation volumes on the territory of the two countries. Prospects for joint work on establishing direct ties between Uzbekistan and Afghanistan business people were noted to explore the potential of a mutually beneficial partnership.

During the dialogue, measures for the implementation of the trans-Afghan railway construction project Termez – Mazar-i-Sharif – Kabul – Peshawar were considered.  The practical aspects of organizing field research along the route of the railway in the second half of July this year were discussed. The Uzbek side expressed readiness to continue providing humanitarian assistance to the Afghan people and to develop cooperation with Afghanistan in priority areas.

Following the meeting, the parties agreed to maintain a constant contact to discuss and resolve current issues of cooperation between Uzbekistan and Afghanistan.

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