Kazakhstan and Afghanistan reaffirmed cooperation during a phone call between their foreign ministers, highlighting the strategic importance of the Trans-Afghan Railway in boosting regional trade and connectivity.
At the initiative of the Afghan side, Kazakhstan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Murat Nurtleu held a phone conversation with Afghanistan’s Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi.
The two officials reiterated their mutual commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation, with a focus on trade, logistics, education, and regional security.
A key highlight of the discussion was the development of transport infrastructure - particularly the Trans-Afghan Railway project - which both sides recognized as a crucial step toward enhancing regional trade and economic integration.
Kazakhstan confirmed its readiness to continue supporting humanitarian initiatives in Afghanistan, particularly those aimed at improving food security, healthcare, and education.
The Afghan side expressed appreciation for Kazakhstan’s humanitarian support and active role in international recovery efforts, and voiced strong support for the planned UN Regional Center on Sustainable Development Goals for Central Asia and Afghanistan in Almaty.
Both parties agreed to maintain constructive dialogue and deepen cooperation to implement joint plans effectively.
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