en.Wedoany.com Reported - During talks held in Iran's South Khorasan Province, a delegation from Afghanistan's Helmand Province received a pledge from the Iranian side for joint investment in a cotton processing and yarn production textile mill in the province.

The delegation, led by Helmand Deputy Governor Rahimullah Mahmood, visited Iran. Delegation member Ghulam Yahya Pashtoon stated that the talks were productive, with Iran committing to cooperative construction of cotton processing and textile mills. Agreements were also reached on cooperation in the fields of marble, agriculture, and livestock.

Cotton trader Esmatullah Nazari noted that the closure of trade routes had harmed the cotton business, expressing hope that the new cooperation would create jobs for merchants and farmers. Cotton farmer Esmatullah called for signing agreements with other countries to open export markets.

Economic analysts pointed out that expanding economic ties with neighboring countries helps increase employment, strengthen economic stability, and reduce poverty. University lecturer and economic analyst Mohammad Shabir Bashiri stated that joint investments, particularly with Iran, would benefit the industries of both countries, helping to reduce hunger, create jobs, and enhance skills.

Helmand Province is a major cotton-producing region in southern Afghanistan, with an annual output of approximately 200,000 tons. Previously, most of the cotton was exported to Pakistan.

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