A delegation led by Nuruddin Azizi, Acting Minister of Industry and Trade, has visited Russia on Saturday to expand business and economic relations between Moscow and Kabul.
Javad Dabir, the spokesman of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, says that this delegation is going to meet and discuss with the Russian government and the private sector officials regarding the consolidation of economic relations between Moscow and Kabul, strengthening business relations with Russia and discussing about contracts of gas, oil and raw materials and These steps will be very effective in the country’s economy.”
Although Russia has not recognized the government of the Islamic Emirate so far; But during the last year, they had close relations.
Economic experts have welcomed the sending of an economic delegation to Moscow and say that any action which increase in exports and imports of our country will affect Afghanistan’s economic situation.
Bhair Zaland, economic affairs expert, says: “Russia is an oil and food rich country and exports to various countries of the world. This is a good opportunity to establish economic relations with them.
Mr. Zaland also added, in addition to establishing economic relations, the Islamic Emirate should pay attention to the international community’s demands regarding women and minorities rights, in order to facilitate the recognition of this government.
This is despite the fact that a year has passed since the establishment of the Islamic Emirate government; but until now, none of the countries of the world has recognized this government and for this reason, some countries of the world are not willing to have economic and commercial relations with Afghanistan.
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