Restrictions on entry of Iranian trucks into Afghanistan lifted

KABUL (Ariana News): Afghan and Iranian authorities have agreed to immediately remove the 20-day restriction on the entry of Iranian trucks to Herat.

According to IRNA news agency, the agreement came on Sunday at the joint meeting of the representatives of Iran and Afghanistan at Dogharun customs.

In addition, the working hours of Dogharun customs office increased by one hour to 16 hours.

Earlier, Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Amir Khan Muttaqi said that Iran can increase trade relations with Afghanistan and its investors can invest in the country.

“Afghanistan offers many opportunities. For instance, it has fertile soil and fresh water. A lot can be done in agriculture. Its land is full of minerals. There could investment in minerals that could benefit both you and us. When businessmen come from far away and invest in Afghanistan, why not come from nearby? Why not come from Iran to invest there,” Muttaqi said during his recent visit to Iran.

Experts say that lifting trade and transit restrictions between Afghanistan and Iran can lead to the expansion of trade and provide more employment opportunities.

“I think that as much as the restrictions on trade and transit are lifted from both sides, it can benefit the private sector. As much as we can provide facilities for our trade, business will boom and there will be economic growth,” said Abdul Nasir Reshtiya, an expert on economic affairs.

This comes as efforts to expand political and trade relations between Kabul and Tehran have increased recently.