Saturday, October 10, 2026
As a result of the business networking meeting between the private sectors of Afghanistan and the Islamic Republic of Iran, organized by the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment on the sidelines of Imam Abu Hanifa (RA) Fifth National and International Expo in Kabul, 11 trade memoranda of understanding (MoUs) worth a total of USD 451.8 million, equivalent to approximately AFN 29.5 billion, were signed.
The meeting was attended by Mr. Sayed Karim Hashemi, Chairman of ACCI; Mr. Faiz Ahmad Khawafi, Deputy for Provincial Chambers Affairs; Mr. Zalgai Arian Azimi; other ACCI deputies; members of the Board of Directors and Executive Board; and representatives of trade organizations, traders, industrialists, and investors from both countries.
Emphasis on Expanding Economic Cooperation and Investment
Mr. Sayed Karim Hashemi, Chairman of ACCI, highlighted the historical, cultural, and economic ties between the two countries. He described Afghanistan’s potential in agriculture, mining, energy, manufacturing, food processing, and transit as valuable opportunities for expanding trade and joint investment. He also invited Iranian investors to take advantage of the investment opportunities available in Afghanistan.
Mr. Abdul Qadir Qiafeh, Vice Chairman of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture, and Mr. Mahmoud Seyadat, Co-Chairman of the Iran–Afghanistan Joint Chamber of Commerce, also emphasized expanding trade exchanges, promoting joint investment, and strengthening cooperation in industry, mining, energy, infrastructure, agriculture, and livestock.
Bilateral Business Meetings and Signing of MoUs
As part of the practical proceedings, bilateral business-to-business (B2B) meetings were held between traders, investors, and company representatives from Afghanistan and Iran under the supervision of Mr. Faiz Ahmad Khawafi, ACCI Deputy for Provincial Chambers Affairs. During these meetings, participants discussed potential partnerships, investment opportunities, and ways to expand trade relations between the two countries.
As a result, 11 trade MoUs worth a total of USD 451.8 million were signed in the sectors of construction, energy, mining, technology, telecommunications, and food supplies. These MoUs are expected to pave the way for increased joint investment, expanded economic cooperation, and new trade opportunities between the two countries.
At the conclusion of the program, a reception was hosted in honor of the guests and the trade delegation of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
The meeting, held on the sidelines of Imam Abu Hanifa (RA) Fifth National and International Exhibition, represents a step toward strengthening direct connections between traders and investors and expanding economic and trade cooperation between Afghanistan and Iran.
