Taliban’s Finance Chief Advocates for Stronger Agricultural Ties with Iran
During the meeting between Mullah Mohammad Nasir Akhund and Gholam Reza Noori Qazeljeh, emphasis was placed on enhancing economic cooperation and facilitating the agricultural exports of Afghanistan. The discussions held in Tehran addressed the challenges faced by traders and reinforced the economic ties between the two countries.
Mullah Mohammad Nasir Akhund Discusses Cooperation with Iran’s Agriculture Minister
Mullah Mohammad Nasir Akhund, acting head of the Taliban’s Ministry of Finance, conducted an official visit to Tehran where he met with Gholam Reza Noori Qazeljeh, Iran’s Minister of Agricultural Jihad. This meeting, which took place yesterday, focused on expanding Afghanistan’s agricultural exports.
According to a statement released by the Taliban’s Ministry of Finance, both sides in the meeting examined strategies to increase the export of agricultural products and the activation of customs crossings for round-the-clock operations. The discussion also highlighted the challenges faced by traders and efforts to combat the smuggling of prohibited goods.
Discussions on Increasing Afghanistan’s Agricultural Exports to Iran
During the meeting, Mullah Mohammad Nasir Akhund stressed the necessity of expediting the transit process and removing obstacles to commercial trade. The Iranian Agriculture Minister expressed Tehran’s readiness to share its technical expertise and cooperation in agriculture and livestock with Afghanistan.
This meeting is viewed as a precursor to the upcoming session of the joint economic commission between the two countries, which could significantly deepen cooperation in various areas of trade and transit.
Iran Emphasizes Agricultural Cooperation with Afghanistan
The primary objective of Mullah Mohammad Nasir Akhund’s visit to Iran was to address trade hurdles and attract investment. This economic initiative is particularly significant given Afghanistan’s urgent need for regional markets to sell its agricultural products.
The acting head of the Taliban’s Ministry of Finance commenced his visit to Iran on Saturday, November 23, initiating discussions aimed at strengthening trade and economic relations.
