The trade turnover between Tatarstan and Afghanistan has increased by 25%.
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Trade turnover between Tatarstan and Afghanistan increased by 25%
(photo: Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Republic of Tatarstan)
A delegation from the Republic of Tatarstan, headed by the Minister of Industry and Trade of Tatarstan Oleg Korobchenko, is on an official visit to Afghanistan.
The trade turnover between Tatarstan and Afghanistan has made a sharp jump, increasing by 25% in 2023. Oleg Korobchenko, who holds the position of Deputy Prime Minister of Tatarstan, made this statement. The day before, on August 5, the head of the Russian delegation held a meeting with the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Afghanistan Dmitry Zhirnov. In addition, the minister and representatives of Tatarstan enterprises participated in a meeting with the Prime Minister of Afghanistan Abdul Ghani Baradar. This meeting discussed issues related to the prospects for cooperation in various areas of the economy, including the construction of joint production facilities. “The result of our joint work is a 25 percent increase in trade turnover over the past year. [...] I believe that cooperation with Afghanistan can be strengthened in a number of areas – mutual trade, agriculture, energy, logistics, and many others,” the press service of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Republic quotes the minister. Korobchenko noted that Tatarstan enterprises are already implementing several joint projects with Afghanistan and also reminded about the Russian Business Center that opened in Kabul in 2023.
In addition, issues related to organizing the training process for Afghan engineers in Tatarstan, as well as the supply and subsequent maintenance of cargo vehicles and helicopters were discussed. Today, August 6, negotiations are ongoing. The exact program of meetings and negotiations of the Russian delegation is not disclosed.
Recall that on July 3, the Russian Federation officially announced the recognition of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan.
Arina Mikhaylova
Published: 06.08.2025 11:15
Edited: 06.08.2025 11:15
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The trade turnover between Tatarstan and Afghanistan has increased by 25%.
The delegation of the Republic of Tatarstan, headed by the Minister of Industry and Trade of Tatarstan Oleg Korobchenko, is on an official visit to Afghanistan.
