The Islamic Emirate has described its delegation’s meetings with Russian officials on the sidelines of the Kazan Economic Forum as productive and achievement-filled.
The joint government delegation, led by Higher Education Minister Sheikh Neda Mohammad Nadeem, discussed cooperation in mining extraction, oil and gas imports, construction of roads and railways, expansion of trade, and energy cooperation with Russian officials during the forum.
Deputy Professional Minister of Economy Abdul Latif Nazari said:
“During the one-week stay in Russia, the delegation of the Islamic Emirate led by the Higher Education Minister held discussions with senior Russian officials on a number of important and fundamental issues. These included mining, oil and gas, healthcare, roads, railways, trade, transit, and energy-related topics, and the talks were useful, constructive, and effective.”
The Islamic Emirate delegation also visited an exhibition related to the 17th Kazan International Forum, where they met with representatives of aviation service providers, technology producers, oil and gas extraction companies, and several other international firms.
The Ministry of Higher Education said its minister invited those companies to invest in Afghanistan as well.
Ministry spokesperson Ziaullah Hashimi said:
“The Higher Education Minister stated that Afghanistan and Russia have good relations and expressed hope that Afghanistan would further strengthen its ties with Russia and Tatarstan. He also added that while economic relations are important, the expansion of higher education, scientific cooperation, and mutual engagement also holds special value.”
Analysts consider the delegation’s visit to Russia significant in both political and economic terms and stress that such visits can further strengthen relations between the two countries.
Economic analyst Jannat Fahim Chakari said:
“The Kazan meeting can be considered highly beneficial economically, politically, and in terms of security. Another important aspect is that Islam is now recognized as the second religion in Russia, which is also significant.”
Economic expert Abdul Jabbar Safi said:
“In this meeting, commitments were made to Afghanistan in many sectors, including technical and technological cooperation.”
During the visit, officials from Afghanistan’s Ministry of Public Health also held talks with Russian health authorities on improving technical capacities, controlling food quality, aligning standards, and enhancing coordination to improve exports and imports.
