The Head of State received the Acting Minister of Industry and Trade of Afghanistan Nuriddin Azizi

During the meeting, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev noted that Kazakhstan considers Afghanistan as an important partner in the region and intends to further strengthen the atmosphere of trust and cooperation between our countries. According to him, Kazakhstan is interested in creating a stable and secure environment in Afghanistan that will allow using the potential of this state for the benefit of the entire region.

A Kazakh government delegation visited Kabul twice to resume contacts.

In turn, Nuriddin Azizi thanked Kazakhstan for consistently promoting the issue of Afghanistan in international organizations and providing humanitarian assistance. According to him, Kabul is counting on the implementation of joint projects that will help create jobs in Afghanistan.

The interlocutors discussed prospects for cooperation in the trade, economic, transport, logistics, and agricultural sectors, as well as in geological exploration and digitalization. Kazakhstani companies are ready to continue participating in major infrastructure projects in Afghanistan. The Turgundi–Herat railway is currently under construction. In addition, Kazakhstan has the potential to increase the supply of agricultural and chemical products to Afghanistan.