Russia Sends Over 70 Business Reps to Meet Taliban on Trade

A Russian delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk met Taliban officials in Kabul to discuss expanding trade and investment. Russia, which recognized the Taliban government in 2025, sent more than 70 business representatives as Afghanistan seeks foreign investment amid economic isolation. Taliban deputy prime minister Abdul Ghani Baradar urged Russian companies to partner with Afghan firms in mining, manufacturing, infrastructure, agriculture and logistics, and called for greater access for Afghan exports to Russian markets. Overchuk said Moscow wants to strengthen commercial ties, support Afghan exports and explore opportunities including fertilizer supplies and local fertilizer production.