AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAfghan-Iran Trade: Afghanistan and Iran discussed agricultural exports, round-the-clock customs and ways to address traders’ concerns. Local Livelihoods: In Herat, scrap collectors earn as little as a few dollars a day, while dealers sell recovered metal and plastic to local industry. Mining Safety: An avalanche at a gold mine in Badakhshan killed two workers and injured six, highlighting the risks of poorly regulated mining. Export Pressures: Afghan fruit and vegetable trucks stuck for weeks at Iran’s Rimdan crossing risk spoiled cargo and mounting costs. Manufacturing: A Kabul bag maker says weak demand and competition from imports have left most of his output unsold, forcing production to rely on orders. Energy Investment: A Russian delegation visiting Kabul discussed trade and investment; Afghan officials have invited Russian companies to build oil refineries and develop energy resources.
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