BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 14
By Elnur Baghishov - Trend:
Iran exported $2.36 billion worth of products to Afghanistan in the last Iranian year, (March 21, 2019 - March 20, 2020), Spokesman for Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) Rouhollah Latifi said, Trend reports citing IRICA.
According to Latifi, the weight of exported products was 6.38 million tons.
Latifi added that in this regard, Iran ranks first in the export of products to its eastern neighbor. China ranks second in Afghanistan's imports with $1.16 billion, Pakistan ranks third with $1.08 billion in funds.
The official said that the exported products from Iran to Afghanistan were mainly construction materials, fuels items, detergents, medical supplies, food and household items.
"There are great opportunities for investment between Iran and Afghanistan. Given that Afghan investors are investing heavily in Turkey and the UAE, it is hoped that they will be interested in investing in Iran as well," he said.