Taliban Official Seeks Uzbek Investment to Boost Afghan Agriculture

At the Global Technical Summit in Tashkent, the head of the Taliban’s Ministry of Agriculture called for attracting investment from Uzbekistan in Afghanistan’s agricultural sector. Attaullah Omari emphasized the country’s agricultural capacities in this regard.

Taliban Invites Uzbekistan to Invest in Agriculture

Tashkent – Attaullah Omari, the acting head of the Taliban’s Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation, and Livestock, addressed an international meeting focused on the status of landlocked countries, urging the development of trade cooperation and investment from Uzbekistan in the agricultural sector of Afghanistan.

During the session, Omari highlighted the significant potential for collaboration between the two countries in various agricultural fields, including increased production, processing and packaging of products, provision of agricultural machinery, and the establishment of agro-industrial sectors. He called on Uzbek traders and investors to participate in agricultural projects and related industries in Afghanistan.

Advantages of Afghanistan’s Agriculture

He pointed to Afghanistan’s fertile land and climatic diversity, identifying the youthful workforce as a key advantage for attracting investment. Omari stated that the Ministry of Agriculture is prepared to facilitate cooperation and implement bilateral agreements.

He also stressed that with proper investment and collaboration, Afghanistan can transform into a significant agricultural hub in the region. Omari emphasized Uzbekistan’s role as a close neighbor with extensive agricultural experience, indicating its potential to play a vital role in the growth of Afghanistan’s agricultural sector.