Kazakh officials have pledged to facilitate Afghan exports via railway, with a significant 50% discount on transportation costs.
Kabul 24: This commitment was highlighted during a meeting between Afghanistan’s acting Minister of Industry and Commerce and Kazakhstan’s Deputy Minister of Agriculture, emphasizing the importance of improving trade relations between Kabul and Astana.
Infrastructure Developments
Afghan officials toured the Bino grain terminal, which can store over 100,000 tons of grain, aiming to streamline grain transfers to Afghanistan. The North-South Trade Corridor meeting also discussed connecting Afghanistan with Belarus, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, and Russia, enhancing regional trade networks.
Regional Economic Benefits
Experts note that improved economic ties among Afghanistan and its neighbors can benefit all involved. The Afghanistan Chamber of Industries and Mines supports these initiatives, highlighting the significance of connecting to the global railway network to reduce costs and expand market access.
