Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi said at the Afghanistan–Central Asia Consultative Dialogue in Kabul that the government aims to raise trade with Central Asian states to $10 billion within the next three to four years.
He pointed to efforts to strengthen foreign trade and attract investment through stable economic policies, saying Afghanistan had maintained currency stability despite regional and global challenges. Citing World Bank data, he noted 4.3 percent economic growth in 2025.
Muttaqi said trade with Central Asia is projected at about $2.7 billion this year, a notable rise on previous years. Enhanced regional integration, infrastructure and investment-friendly policies would be key to the larger target, he said. The forum discussed economic collaboration, trade routes and investment opportunities.