Friday, October 23, 2026
During an official visit to Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan, Mr. Sayed Karim Hashemi, Chairman of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment participated in the Turkmenistan International Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition (OGT 2026), held on October 21 and 22.
Mr. Faiz Ahmad Khawafi, Deputy for Provincial Chambers Affairs; Mr. Mirajan Sulaimankhel, Deputy for Policy and Government Relations; and a number of Afghan traders from various provinces also attended the conference and exhibition.
The international conference and exhibition were inaugurated in the presence of senior Turkmen officials, representatives from countries around the world, officials of economic institutions, investors, and representatives of leading international companies operating in the oil and gas industry. Mr. Sayed Karim Hashemi also attended the opening ceremony.
On the sidelines of the event, Mr. Sayed Karim Hashemi met with Mr. Mergen Gurdov, Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan, as well as representatives of major international oil and gas companies. The discussions focused on expanding trade and economic relations between Afghanistan, Turkmenistan, and other countries; introducing investment opportunities in Afghanistan; attracting foreign investment; and strengthening cooperation between the private sectors.
Emphasizing the importance of expanding economic cooperation and joint investment, the Chairman invited representatives of international companies and investors to visit Afghanistan, explore its existing capacities and opportunities firsthand, and identify potential areas of cooperation with the country’s private sector.
