Gholam Hossein Mozaffari, governor of Iran’s Khorasan Razavi province, has called for stronger economic cooperation and increased joint investment between Iran and Afghanistan, emphasising that closer bilateral engagement is essential for the economic development of both nations.
During a meeting with Noor Mohammad Motawakel, Afghanistan’s consul general in Mashhad, Mozaffari highlighted the longstanding cultural and economic links between the neighbouringcountries, describing them as a solid basis for expanding trade and investment.
According to IRNA, the governor described Afghanistan as a key economic partner and stressed the importance of capitalising on existing opportunities to deepen cooperation across various sectors.
Mozaffari also underscored the strategic significance of the Islam Qala border crossing; efforts are underway to upgrade and improve operational efficiency at the gateway to facilitate trade and the movement of people and goods.He further proposed establishing free economic zones on both sides of the border, saying such measures could encourage joint ventures, attract investment, and stimulate commercial activity.
Motawakel called for the restoration of taxi services between Herat and Taybad, which were suspended during the recent conflict and have yet to resume operations. Implementing the agreements reached between Kabul and Tehran would serve the interests of both countries.