On February 15, Afghan officials announced that Azerbaijan has opened an embassy in Kabul.

Abdul Qahar Balkhis, the representative of the de facto Afghan Foreign Ministry, wrote on the X platform that Ilham Mammadov, the Azerbaijani ambassador in Kabul, met with Amir Khan Muttaqi, the "foreign minister" of the Taliban regime, and presented the official letter on the opening of the embassy in Kabul.

On February 9, Nuruddin Azizi, the de-facto head of the Ministry of Trade and Industry of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA), received a delegation of Azerbaijani businessmen to explore investment opportunities in Afghanistan.
During the meeting, both parties emphasized the importance of strengthening business ties between Afghanistan and Azerbaijan. The Azerbaijani businessmen expressed interest in establishing a joint chamber of commerce and investment to facilitate trade between the two nations.

Azizi assured that the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan guarantees full security and favorable conditions for investment. He also assured the delegation that his ministry is committed to supporting foreign investment by providing opportunities for both local and international businessmen.