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Afghanistan trade exhibition opens in Kazakhstan

ALMATY, Kazakhstan — An exhibition showcasing Afghanistan’s products and goods opened in Almaty, Kazakhstan, on Monday with the participation of Afghan business leaders and representatives from the private sector.

According to a statement from the Taliban-run Ministry of Industry and Commerce, Nooruddin Azizi, the Taliban’s minister of industry and commerce, emphasized the importance of such events for strengthening trade relations between the two countries during the opening ceremony.

Kazakhstan’s deputy prime minister, who also attended the event, expressed Astana’s desire to expand cooperation with Kabul, particularly in the areas of trade, economics, transportation, logistics, and energy.

Afghanistan’s products will be on display at the exhibition for three days, with 70 booths dedicated to showcasing a range of goods from Afghanistan.