Kabul, Bishkek discuss trade expansion, proposed trade corridor — Pajhwok

KABUL (Pajhwok): Afghanistan and Kyrgyzstan have discussed expanding trade ties, facilitating Afghan products and exports and establishing a trade corridor between the two countries. In a statement, the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment (ACCI) said its Deputy Director for Financial and Administrative Affairs, Zainullah Hasani, accompanied by members of its Export Committee and a number of Afghan traders and exporters, met Kyrgyz Ambassador to Afghanistan Turdakun Sydykov in Kabul. It said the two sides discussed expanding trade relations, creating facilities for Afghan products and exports, and establishing a trade corridor between the two countries. Hasani thanked Kyrgyzstan for its interest in expanding economic relations with Afghanistan and stressed the importance of making effective use of the existing potential in trade and investment between the two countries. He also called for greater facilitation and cooperation for Afghan traders and investors travelling to Kyrgyzstan for business purposes and obtaining visas. For his part, Sydykov praised the ACCI’s role in establishing contacts between traders and investors. He also expressed his country’s interest in expanding economic cooperation with Afghanistan and increasing bilateral trade. Members of the Export Committee and traders shared their suggestions on facilitating access for Afghan products to the Kyrgyz market and on imports. They also described the establishment of a trade corridor between the two countries as an effective way…