KABUL: Based on the directive of the governor of Balkh, a nine-member joint delegation of scholars has traveled to Uzbekistan to address some issues between the two countries, the governor’s press office said in a statement.
During this bilateral meeting, agreements were reached regarding the permission for 1,500 transit vehicles to enter Uzbekistan, as well as allowing Afghan traders to transport and sell dried fruits in the shared markets, said the statement, adding that decisions were made regarding the proper treatment of burn victims in Uzbekistan’s shared market hospitals.
The statement also noted that both countries agreed to facilitate visa arrangements for their citizens.
It should be mentioned that the Islamic Emirate has previously made numerous efforts to facilitate trade between the two countries, resolve transit issues, and ease visa conditions for people traveling between Afghanistan and Uzbekistan.