Afghanistan, April 2 -- Iran and the Taliban are planning to establish consulates in Farah and Birjand to strengthen trade and economic relations.

Mohammad Reza Hashemi, Governor of South Khorasan in Iran, has revealed efforts to establish a consulate in Farah, Afghanistan, and a Taliban consulate in Birjand. The initiative is aimed at enhancing trade and economic relations between the two sides. Iranian media reported on Tuesday, April 1, citing Hashemi's statement, that the establishment of these consulates would facilitate stronger bilateral ties.

Hashemi emphasized that the move is part of a broader strategy by the Iranian government to strengthen border relations and economic cooperation with neighboring countries. This initiative fo...