In brief
During a business‑to‑business session in Kabul on Nov 9, 2026, Afghan and Uzbek enterprises signed 18 MoUs totaling $150 million, involving 87 manufacturing firms including 30 from Uzbekistan. The Afghan Chamber of Commerce noted the growing economic ties, while other reports suggest the total value might be slightly higher at $151.16 million.
In Kabul on Nov. 9, 2026, Afghan and Uzbek enterprises held a business‑to‑business meeting during which 18 memorandums of understanding totaling $150 million were signed, according to the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment.
The agreements involved 87 manufacturing companies from both countries, 30 of which are Uzbek, and were finalized in the presence of a chamber spokesperson, Ehsanullah Ehsan, who told Xinhua that the deal marks deepening economic ties.
Other Reported Figures
Ariana News reported that private‑sector representatives from the two countries had signed dozens of trade agreements worth a combined $151.16 million, a slightly higher figure that contrasts with the Xinhua value.
Related Discussions
Separate coverage by The Frontier Post noted that Afghan and Uzbek officials also touched on railway cooperation, including the proposed Trans‑Afghan railway, although specific MoU details were not mentioned there.