Taliban officials and representatives from Iran convened in Kabul on Wednesday to advance the complete implementation of their bilateral economic agreement, according to a statement from the office of the Taliban’s Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs.

The discussions centred on key areas, including Iranian investment in Afghanistan’s mining sector, streamlining customs procedures, enhancing trade, and resolving existing obstacles. Both parties reaffirmed their commitment to enacting the 92-article economic agreement in full, with plans for ongoing joint meetings to ensure its execution.

The Taliban’s office highlighted a “significant increase” in trade with Iran since the agreement was signed. Official trade between the two nations is currently valued at approximately $4 billion, making Iran the largest trading partner of Taliban-controlled Afghanistan.

The meeting builds on prior engagements, including a November 2023 visit by Taliban officials to Tehran, where five documents were exchanged. These covered economic cooperation and international road transport, among other areas.

In a related development, the Governor of Iran’s South Khorasan Province recently announced initiatives to deepen trade and economic ties. As part of these efforts, an Iranian consulate will be established in Farah, while a Taliban consulate will open in Birjand.