Afghanistan and Iran have discussed ways to strengthen bilateral economic cooperation, expand agricultural exports and facilitate cross-border trade during a meeting between their senior officials.

Afghanistan’s Finance Minister Mullah Mohammad Nasir Akhund met with Iran’s Agriculture Minister to discuss measures aimed at boosting agricultural trade, improving customs services and resolving difficulties faced by Afghan traders.

According to the meeting’s agenda, the discussions focused on expanding agricultural exports, ensuring round-the-clock operations at customs points and addressing obstacles affecting Afghan businesspeople engaged in trade with Iran.

The proposal to maintain 24-hour customs operations is aimed at facilitating the movement of goods, reducing delays at border crossings and creating more favorable conditions for traders and transport companies.

The meeting reflects the two neighboring countries’ efforts to strengthen economic ties and expand cooperation in the agricultural sector, which offers significant opportunities for cross-border trade.

Both sides emphasized the importance of addressing existing challenges and improving trade procedures to support greater economic engagement between Afghanistan and Iran. (ILKHA)