Sunday, 2nd August 2026
The Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment (ACCI), in line with its efforts to strengthen the role of the private sector in the growth and development of Afghanistan's agriculture and livestock sectors, established the Specialized Committee for Agricultural Trade and Investment. Comprising a number of traders, investors, and sector specialists, the committee has officially commenced its activities as one of ACCI's specialized Board committees.
The committee was inaugurated during a meeting held at the conference hall of ACCI's headquarters, attended by Mr. Mujib Rahman Shirzad, Deputy for Strategic Relations; Mr. Matiullah Gardizi, Member of the Board of Directors and Chairman of the Specialized Committee for Agricultural Trade and Investment; Mr. Zainullah Hassany, Deputy for Finance and Administration and Acting Chief Executive Officer; along with a number of traders and stakeholders from the agricultural sector.
In his remarks, Mr. Shirzad highlighted the vital role of the private sector in the development of agriculture and emphasized the need to create greater investment opportunities in this field. He identified the development and distribution of certified improved seeds, the establishment of modern specialized laboratories, increased investment in the production and value addition of Afghanistan's organic agricultural products, and the modernization of agricultural processing and packaging as key priorities of the committee.
Mr. Gardizi expressed his appreciation for the confidence placed in him by ACCI's leadership, describing agriculture and livestock as the backbone of Afghanistan's economy. He pledged to work closely with committee members and sector experts to strengthen agricultural services, promote investment, increase production, and support the sustainable development of the sector.
During the meeting, Mr. Mohammad Tahir Shoaib was introduced as the Deputy Chairman, and Mr. Abdul Qahir Momand was appointed as the Secretary of the Specialized Committee for Agricultural Trade and Investment.
According to the committee's work plan, it will convene at least one regular meeting every month with the participation of traders, investors, and stakeholders from the agriculture and livestock sectors to discuss challenges, opportunities, and strategies for the sector's development.
ACCI currently operates 20 specialized committees, each bringing together experts and representatives from different economic sectors. These committees hold regular technical meetings aimed at promoting investment, creating employment opportunities, increasing national income, addressing sectoral challenges, and supporting Afghanistan's overall economic development.
