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TEHRAN, Jan 18: Iran exported over 900 million dollars worth of goods to Afghanistan in the first nine months of the current Iranian calendar year (ended December 21, 2010), report Tehran Times.
The amount shows a 25 increase in comparison to previous year’s figure, IRNA reported. It is estimated that Iran’s exports to Afghanistan will surpass $1.2 billion by the end of the year.
The 3rd meeting of Iran and Afghanistan’s joint economic cooperation commission was held in Tehran in November.
During the meeting the two sides reached agreements to work together closely in the fields of healthcare, cultural heritage, higher education, setting up a joint trade commission, finalizing a preferential tariffs deal, cooperation through free and special economic zones, establishing a joint investment company and boosting customs cooperation.
The two sides also agreed to conduct their trade transactions using the national currencies of both countries and to set up a joint working group to follow up mutual cooperation in the field of transportation.
Construction of renewable and hydroelectric plants was also discussed during the talks.
The 3rd meeting of Iran and Afghanistan’s joint economic cooperation commission was held in Tehran in November.
During the meeting the two sides reached agreements to work together closely in the fields of healthcare, cultural heritage, higher education, setting up a joint trade commission, finalizing a preferential tariffs deal, cooperation through free and special economic zones, establishing a joint investment company and boosting customs cooperation.
The two sides also agreed to conduct their trade transactions using the national currencies of both countries and to set up a joint working group to follow up mutual cooperation in the field of transportation.
Construction of renewable and hydroelectric plants was also discussed during the talks.
