A meeting took place in Mazar-Sharif between the Hokim of Fergana Region, Kairullo Bozorov, and the governor of Balkh Province, Muhammad Yusuf Wafoy. During this meeting, the parties agreed on plans to expand trade, economic interaction, investments, and interregional cooperation between the Fergana Region and Balkh Province.
The participants discussed opportunities to enhance the level of partnership between the regions, as well as to develop cultural and humanitarian ties. Special attention was paid to the implementation of joint projects in sectors such as textile industry, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, construction material production, and other industrial sectors.
Representatives of Balkh Province received detailed information about the economic and investment opportunities in the Fergana Region, including incentives for foreign investors and prospects for working in free economic zones. The parties agreed to activate direct contacts between business leaders of both regions and increase the volume of mutual supplies.
In particular, it is planned to supply the Fergana Region with fruits grown in Balkh Province for subsequent deep processing. After the meeting concluded, the parties outlined specific measures for further strengthening interregional cooperation and implementing joint initiatives.
Representatives from the Fergana Region and the Henan Academy of Sciences in China held discussions on the directions for developing scientific and innovative interaction. The discussed areas include joint research, specialist training, and the implementation of modern agricultural technologies.
The First Deputy Hokim of the Fergana Region, Mirzohid Ubaydullaev, met with a delegation from the Henan Academy of Sciences, headed by Chief Engineer Gao Yang.
The parties agreed to create a common scientific platform, train highly qualified personnel, and implement innovative projects in the field of agriculture. Special attention was paid to the application of digital technologies in the agrarian sector.
During the negotiations, the use of smart irrigation systems, artificial intelligence capabilities, and the creation of a laboratory for mineral composition analysis were discussed. Additionally, participants exchanged views on the development of livestock and poultry farming based on scientific principles.
A meeting took place in Kabul between the Prime Minister of Afghanistan, Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund, and the Deputy Prime Minister of Uzbekistan, Jamshid Khodjayev, who headed the Uzbek delegation. The governor of the Fergana region, Khayrullo Bozorov, also participated in the negotiations.
The parties discussed the further development of trade and economic interaction, as well as the implementation of previously reached agreements in the field of trade and investment. Jamshid Khodjayev emphasized that the goal of the large Uzbek delegation, which included representatives of state bodies, legislators, entrepreneurs, and investors, is to strengthen political and economic ties between the two countries.
According to him, Afghanistan holds a significant place in Uzbekistan's foreign policy. The delegation's visit was organized at the instruction of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev with the aim of beginning the practical implementation of agreements in the sectors of trade and investment and assessing the results of their execution.
Khodjayev reported that last year the volume of Afghanistan's exports to Uzbekistan reached 150 million US dollars. Since the beginning of the current year, this amount has been 111 million US dollars, and further growth is expected by the end of the year. Furthermore, the deputy prime minister noted that Uzbekistan issued 5000 visas to Afghan citizens, which he links to the development of friendly and economic relations.
Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund welcomed the Uzbek delegation, calling its visit an important step for further strengthening bilateral relations. He stated that the arrival of such a representative delegation and the development of economic cooperation demonstrate Uzbekistan's confidence in Afghanistan's future. The Prime Minister of Afghanistan also expressed interest in deepening ties with Uzbekistan and confirmed his readiness to fulfill the reached agreements.
