Afghanistan, Oct. 29 -- Kazakhstan says trade with Afghanistan reached $336 million this year and plans to expand exports of wheat, flour and other essential food products.
Kazakhstan's trade with Afghanistan reached $335.9 million in the first eight months of this year, Deputy Prime Minister and Economy Minister Serik Zhumangarin said on Tuesday. He made the remarks during a meeting with Taliban Industry and Commerce Minister Nooruddin Azizi in Astana.
Trade between the two countries totalled $545.2 million in 2023, according to Zhumangarin. Despite declines in some areas, Kazakhstan recorded strong growth in key export sectors.
Exports of Kazakh wheat increased 2.9 times, while sunflower oil shipments rose 3.1 times, Astana-based media...