Afghanistan and Russia Sign 15 MoUs Worth $103 Million
November 12, 2026
In the presence of H.E. Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar Akhund, Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, and Mr. Alexei Overchuk, Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, representatives of Afghan and Russian institutions and private companies signed 15 Memoranda of Understanding valued at $103 million this evening, aimed at strengthening trade and economic cooperation between the two countries.
During the ceremony, the heads of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation signed a trade cooperation MoU aimed at strengthening bilateral trade and expanding economic ties between the two countries.
Subsequently, representatives of several Afghan and Russian companies signed MoUs covering cooperation in the import and export of pharmaceuticals, energy, wheat, oil, flour, non-alcoholic beverages, fresh fruit, sunflower oil, and various other commodities.
Under these MoUs, the two countries will work together to facilitate the import and export of various goods and expand bilateral trade relations.
The Prime Minister of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund, met with Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk and his accompanying delegation.
According to the Presidential Palace, both sides discussed strengthening bilateral relations, economic cooperation, trade, and investment.
Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund said that improved security and stability in Afghanistan have created favorable conditions for foreign investment. He also welcomed Russia’s recognition of the Islamic Emirate and appreciated Moscow’s support for Afghanistan on the international stage.
Meanwhile, Overchuk praised Afghanistan’s security situation and progress, expressed Russia’s interest in investing in various sectors, and reaffirmed Moscow’s comprehensive support for Afghanistan.
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