The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) has distributed 20,000 fruit saplings, including apple, pear, and quince, to the Afghanistan Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock. The distribution was a collaboration between TIKA, the Taliban government, and the Turkish embassy in Kabul. The event was marked by a ceremony attended by key officials, including the Turkish Ambassador to Kabul. The distribution of fruit saplings is part of TIKA's efforts to boost Afghanistan's economy and reduce drug production by providing alternatives. The Taliban government has expressed interest in further cooperation with Turkey, especially in water resource management.