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Afghan and Qatari officials have discussed ways to enhance academic and educational cooperation, organise exhibitions and scientific and artistic events and develop cultural ties between Kabul and Doha.

Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS) chief executive office has met with the Deputy President of Turkmenistan to discuss the implementation of key energy sector development projects.

Minister of Commerce and Industry Nooruddin Azizi and Kazakhstan’s Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin have underlined the importance of expediting transit processes and simplifying customs procedures to boost regional trade and increase exchanges between Kabul, Astana and other Central Asian countries.

Afghan and Iranian officials have discussed enhanced coordination between the two countries, the prevention of smuggling and the renewal of border signs.

KABUL (Pajhwok): On the sidelines of the Afghanistan-Kazakhstan Trade Forum held in Shymkent, Kazakhstan, agreements worth over $360 million were signed between 15 Afghan and Kazakh companiesin various economic sectors.

Afghan and Uzbek officials have held talks on strengthening bilateral trade, enhancing border security and expanding diplomatic cooperation between the two neighboring countries.

Iranian authorities say that 1.45 million Afghan migrants have been expelled from the country during the first six months of the current solar year.

Afghanistan and Turkmenistan have discussed and highlighted the TAPI gas pipeline’s strategic role in boosting regional connectivity and economic cooperation.

Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs Maulvi Abdul Ghani Baradar, together with Turkmenistan’s national leader, has inspected the TAPI gas pipeline project in Afghanistan.

Negotiations between the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) and Pakistan have concluded in Qatar with both sides agreeing to a comprehensive and meaningful ceasefire.

The Afghanistan Volleyball Federation (AVF) says that the national volleyball team has traveled to Bangladesh to participate in the Central Asian Volleyball Championship.

At least 20 civilians were killed and 80 others wounded when Pakistani forces opened fire in the Spin Boldak district of southern Kandahar province early Wednesday, officials said.