According to Iran’s Foreign Ministry, Gharibabadi described his meetings in Kabul as “constructive and forward-looking,” noting that the policy of good neighborliness holds a special place in both countries’ foreign relations.
He called for strengthening collaboration based on shared religious and cultural ties and addressing outstanding bilateral issues through provincial-level initiatives.
Governor Islamjar welcomed the visit and highlighted growing economic cooperation between the two nations, citing joint projects such as the Khaf-Herat railway.
He expressed Afghanistan’s interest in extending the railway to Mazar-e-Sharif and proposed joint ventures in cross-border agriculture, whereby Afghan farmers could cultivate water-intensive crops under Iranian standards and deliver produce at the border.
Islamjar also invited Iranian cooperation in developing industrial livestock projects to help supply a significant portion of Iran’s meat demand.
Gharibabadi and his delegation later toured border areas to review ongoing issues and cooperation opportunities.
