Serik Zhumangarin, Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan, arrived in Kabul on Monday, 21 April, leading a high-level delegation for talks with Taliban officials focused on bilateral relations and economic cooperation.
Speaking to reporters upon his arrival, Zhumangarin announced that an economic agreement between Kazakhstan and the Taliban administration would be signed during the visit.
The agreement is expected to be formalised between Zhumangarin and Abdul Ghani Baradar, the Taliban’s Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs.
Among the key issues on the agenda is the proposed Afghan-Trans railway, a project aimed at enhancing regional connectivity and trade.
Zhumangarin described his visit as “special” and highlighted the frequency of bilateral engagements, noting that he meets with Taliban officials at least twice a year.
He also stated that both Kazakh and Taliban delegations have conducted multiple reciprocal visits to Kabul and Astana in recent years.
