The third Afghanistan-Kazakhstan trade forum concluded in Kabul with a joint exhibition showcasing products from both countries.
Kazakhstani participants viewed this event as a significant opportunity for marketing and expanding commercial relations.
A Kazakhstani participant stated: “This is an excellent exhibition that will help boost trade between Kazakhstan and Afghanistan. I really like it—this is my first time in Kabul, an amazing place with unmatched hospitality.”
Another Kazakhstani participant said: “I am very happy to be present at this exhibition. It’s a beautiful venue; we found more partners here and 20 companies from Kazakhstan are participating. We found good markets in Afghanistan.”
Meanwhile, Nooruddin Azizi, acting minister of industry and commerce, said that during B2B meetings at the forum, agreements worth $140 million were signed between the private sectors of the two countries.
Nooruddin Azizi added: “There are 17 trade agreements worth around $140 million.”
Waseem Safi, head of Chamber of Agriculture and Livestock: “This time, Kazakhstan brought mainly food products such as oil and essential goods to the exhibition because we lack these items. They had conducted studies to identify what Afghanistan lacks and brought those goods.”
Abdul Nasir Rashtia, economic analyst: “Having strategic economic relations with all regional countries, especially neighboring ones, is of particular importance because Afghanistan can import or export goods on time and at lower costs from neighbors compared to distant countries.”
According to statistics, the trade volume between Kabul and Astana reached $545 million in 2024, and the two countries have pledged to increase this figure to $3 billion in the coming years.
