Afghanistan, Nov. 12 -- Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk has arrived in Kabul at the head of a high-level delegation to discuss expanding economic, trade and transport cooperation between Russia and Afghanistan.
Hamdullah Fitrat, deputy spokesperson for the Taliban authorities, announced on Thursday, November 12, that Overchuk would meet with senior Taliban officials during his visit. Discussions are expected to focus on bilateral political and economic relations, transit connectivity and investment opportunities for Russian businesses.
The delegation is also expected to explore opportunities for joint economic projects and stronger commercial ties between the two countries. Several Russian businesspeople and investors are ac...