The Central Bank of Afghanistan published an update on a meeting between First Deputy Governor Sediqullah Khalid and Abrar Mirza Alimove, deputy governor of the Central Bank of Uzbekistan, focused on strengthening bilateral banking cooperation. The discussion centered on expanding banking ties between the two countries, improving the efficiency of banking interactions as bilateral trade grows, and broadening technical cooperation and exchanges of experience. The two sides also addressed wider financial and banking matters and reiterated support for closer cooperation. The Afghan central bank described itself as ready to deepen cooperation with Uzbekistan's central bank, while the Uzbek side indicated its willingness to provide support and facilitation to expand bilateral banking interactions. Both sides pointed to continued technical cooperation and regular bilateral meetings as the path for further strengthening financial and banking relations.