Trade cooperation between Uzbekistan and Afghanistan continues to expand rapidly, with the total value of bilateral agreements now surpassing $1.5 billion following a major business forum in Kabul.

During the Uzbekistan-Afghanistan business forum, the two sides signed 13 new trade agreements worth $112 million, The Caspian Post reports via Kazinform.

Government officials, business leaders and entrepreneurs from both countries attended the event, which focused on strengthening regional economic ties and boosting cross-border trade.

The agreements cover cooperation in key sectors including wheat flour, cement, oil products, pasta, and fresh fruit and vegetable supplies.

Afghan Minister of Industry and Commerce Nooruddin Azizi said economic engagement between Kabul and Tashkent has accelerated significantly in recent months. He stressed Afghanistan’s commitment to improving conditions for international investors and expanding regional trade partnerships.

The growing economic partnership comes as Afghanistan faces rising trade and transit challenges linked to border tensions with Pakistan and instability across the Middle East.

Forum participants noted that the overall volume of trade and investment agreements signed between Uzbekistan and Afghanistan has now exceeded $1.5 billion, highlighting the strengthening strategic and economic relationship between the neighboring countries.