AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAfghan Trade & Logistics: A new dry port cargo terminal opened on the Hairatan–Mazar-i-Sharif railway, with Uzbekistan Railways saying it has already received its first freight train—aimed at boosting capacity on one of Afghanistan’s key Central Asia links. Industry Push: Afghanistan’s footwear sector is claiming self-sufficiency, with officials in Balkh pointing to around 180 operating plants and jobs for thousands, while factories ask for export opportunities. Regional Diplomacy: Uzbekistan and Afghanistan businesses signed $210 million in agreements during a trade visit to Uzbekistan, adding momentum to industrial and trade cooperation. Health Watch: FAO warned of a higher risk of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever around Eid, citing tick-borne spread and launching market spraying and awareness efforts. Border-Trade Shock (Context): Earlier reporting tied Afghanistan’s supply strain to Strait of Hormuz disruptions and closed routes, showing how quickly logistics can choke aid and food.
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