AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAfghan-Uzbek Trade Boost: Afghanistan’s Ministry of Industry and Commerce says Afghan and Uzbek traders signed 20 business deals worth $267m in Kabul, spanning food products, textiles, construction materials, livestock, electronics and furniture—plus calls to simplify trade and transit. Energy for Industry: Paktia province inaugurated a power supply network worth 41m afghani to serve 1,000+ households and local entrepreneurs, aiming to ease chronic electricity shortages that still rely heavily on imports. Education Push: The Islamic Emirate reported one-year achievements across Education, Higher Education, Borders, TVET, exams and the Academy of Sciences, highlighting 238 new schools/seminaries and 970 renovations, with student numbers now above 7.62m. Export Pressure on Farmers: Dried fruit traders in Zabul say export routes are failing—containers reportedly turned back from China and costs piling up—urging government help to secure international buyers. Diplomacy for Trade Links: Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi said Kabul wants to normalize relations with the U.S., framing it as a step toward broader engagement that could also support economic ties.
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