Afghanistan’s Finance Minister, Mullah Mohammad Nasir Akhund, has met with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi to discuss ways to strengthen economic and customs cooperation between the two countries.
The Ministry of Finance said the meeting took place during Minister Akhund’s official visit to Iran. The discussions covered preparations for the next meeting of the Joint Economic Commission, the expansion of border infrastructure at the Abu Nasr Farahi customs crossing, round-the-clock customs operations, and plans to increase the capacity of the Dogharoun, Mahirud and Milak border crossings. The two sides also reached agreements on these matters.
The ministry added that Araghchi praised the Afghan government’s efforts to combat drug trafficking and promote economic stability in Afghanistan. He also reaffirmed Iran’s commitment to expanding cooperation with Afghanistan in both economic and political fields.