# Russia Sends Business Delegation to Kabul for Taliban Talks

> Russia's deputy prime minister leads 70-person delegation to negotiate Afghan investments with Taliban.
- Title: Russia Sends Business Delegation to Kabul for Taliban Talks
- Summary: Russia's deputy prime minister leads 70-person delegation to negotiate Afghan investments with Taliban.
- Keywords: russia, taliban, afghanistan, business delegation, trade talks, agriculture, transport, logistics, euronews
- Source: euronews — https://euronews.com/2026/11/13/russia-sends-major-business-delegation-to-kabul-for-business-talks-with-the-taliban
- Published: 2026-11-13T17:46:04+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: russia, taliban, afghanistan, business delegation, trade talks, agriculture, transport, logistics, news, world, politics
## Russia's Business Delegation Arrives in Kabul
A Russian deputy prime minister led a 70-strong delegation to Afghanistan for business talks with the Taliban government.
## Taliban Proposes Investment Opportunities
Taliban officials highlighted Afghanistan's potential for economic development with 24 million people and resources for Russian companies.
## Trade Talks Focus on Agriculture and Infrastructure
The delegation discussed creating a special economic zone, expanding agricultural exports, and building roads and railways in Afghanistan.
## Russia-Afghanistan Trade Doubled in 2026
Trade between Russia and Afghanistan exceeded 349 million dollars in the first eight months of 2026, doubling from previous levels.
## Key takeaway

Russia's deputy prime minister Alexei Overchuk led a 70-member delegation to Kabul to pursue transport, logistics, agriculture, and health deals with the Taliban government.