A high-ranking delegation from the Islamic Emirate, led by Ataullah Omari, acting minister of agriculture, irrigation, and livestock, has traveled to Uzbekistan.

According to the ministry's spokesperson, the purpose of the visit is to discuss climate change and its impact on the water resources of the Amu River basin, as well as to expand cooperation in the areas of agriculture, irrigation, livestock, and food security with Uzbek officials.

Ghulam Mohammad Kazem Shahamat, spokesperson for the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation, and Livestock, stated: "The aim of this visit is to exchange views on climate change and its impact on the Amu River basin's water resources, to strengthen cooperation in the fields of agriculture, irrigation, livestock, food security, capacity building, and other related issues between the two countries."

Meanwhile, some economic experts consider this visit important for strengthening ties between Kabul and Tashkent, especially in modernizing and developing Afghanistan’s agricultural sector.

Mir Shakir Yaqubi, an economic analyst, said: "This visit is considered important for enhancing economic and trade relations, provided it is accompanied by programs and mechanisms that can attract support from countries like Uzbekistan in the agricultural development of Afghanistan."

Mohammad Karim Azimi, another economic expert, said: "This step is a positive move for the growth of Afghanistan’s economy, particularly in increasing the country’s export capacity. We hope the Islamic Emirate, in cooperation with the private sector, continues such visits."

According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation, and Livestock, the delegation also includes representatives from the Ministries of Energy and Water, Interior, Defense, the Economic Deputy of the Prime Minister’s Office, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the General Directorate of Intelligence, and the Administrative Office.