Exports of Afghanistan's fresh fruits and vegetables will soon begin through a new air corridor established in cooperation with Uzbekistan, according to Afghan officials.
Balkh governor spokesman Haji Zaid said the corridor was agreed upon following discussions between Governor Mohammad Yousuf Wafa and Uzbek authorities. Under the agreement, Uzbekistan will import Afghan fresh produce and export it onward to other destinations, including Russia, China, and India, using air cargo routes.
According to the governor's office, the governor of Uzbekistan's Surkhandarya region told the Balkh governor: "I assure your people that if others close their doors on you, we stand beside the Islamic Emirate and the people of Afghanistan."
He also expressed readiness to expand trade ties, adding: "Any goods your people bring to our country will either be purchased by us or jointly exported to other markets."
Last week, Governor Wafa and several Balkh officials visited Termez at the invitation of the Uzbek government. During the visit, both sides discussed cooperation on border security, trade, and diplomatic engagement, as well as visa facilitation for Afghan traders and industrialists.
Talks also included expanding exports and imports via both air and rail routes and developing closer cultural and economic ties between the two countries.
Source: Pajhwok Afghan News
