According to a statement released by the Arg, Mullah Mohammad Hasan Akhund, Prime Minister of the Afghan government, discussed expanding economic cooperation and investment between the two countries during a meeting with Alexey Overchuk, Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation.
The statement added that Mullah Mohammad Hasan Akhund said the security and stability established in Afghanistan had created a suitable environment for investment and provided good opportunities for cooperation between the two countries. He described Russia’s recognition of the Afghan government as a demonstration of the country’s confidence in Afghanistan’s future and expressed gratitude for Russia’s support on the international stage.
According to the statement, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk praised the security, stability, and developments in Afghanistan and expressed his country’s willingness to invest in various sectors.
Overchuk said that approximately 70 representatives of the private sector were accompanying him on this visit to hold discussions with Afghan ministries and relevant institutions regarding investment, trade memorandums of understanding, and the removal of existing obstacles.