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Mr. Sayed Karim Hashemi, Chairman of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment, led a delegation of the Chamber’s leadership to Helmand Province, where he attended and addressed an economic program organized at the initiative of the Helmand Chamber of Commerce and Investment. In his remarks, he emphasized supporting domestic production, expanding exports, strengthening investment, and making effective use of Helmand’s economic potential.

The delegation accompanying him included Mr. Enayatullah Seddiqzai, Deputy for Services; Mr. Abdul Nafi Barakzai, Deputy for Supporting Domestic Production and Products; Mr. Mirajan Sulaimankhail, Deputy for Policy and Government Relations; Mr. Habibullah Omar, Deputy for Cultural and Social Affairs; and Board members Mr. Yahya Pashtoon, Mr. Abdul Ahad Khan, Chairman of the Kandahar Chamber’s Board of Directors, Mr. Ahmad Masoud Rahat, and Mr. Bahauddin Khan, Chairman of the Chamber.

The program was attended by the head of the Breshna Company, a representative of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, the Governor of Helmand, government and local officials, the chairpersons and members of the Helmand and Kandahar Chambers of Commerce and Investment, religious scholars, tribal elders, traders, and investors.

In his speech, Mr. Sayed Karim Hashemi described Helmand as one of Afghanistan’s important provinces, with extensive agricultural and economic potential. He stressed the need to make effective use of these capacities, particularly in the production of cotton, fresh fruits, and other agricultural products. He noted that developing these sectors could increase domestic production, expand exports, create employment opportunities, and improve the economic well-being of local communities.

Highlighting the importance of developing the value chain of agricultural products, the ACCI Chairman stated that sustainable economic growth requires greater investment in processing, standard packaging, storage, transportation, and marketing. He also emphasized the need to strengthen coordination and cooperation between government institutions and the private sector. According to him, creating favorable conditions for producers and exporters to access domestic and international markets is essential for expanding trade and increasing the value of Afghan products.

Mr. Hashemi identified supporting domestic production, facilitating business activities, removing barriers to investment, and expanding exports as key priorities of ACCI. He emphasized that the growth of the private sector and support for traders, investors, and producers can play an effective role in reducing unemployment and poverty, creating job opportunities, and strengthening the national economy.

He further explained that the purpose of the visit and the meeting with Helmand’s business community was to hear directly about the challenges, proposals, and views of traders and investors and to explore practical solutions for improving the business and investment environment. He stressed that ACCI would continue, within the framework of its responsibilities, to reflect the concerns of the private sector, follow up on the legitimate demands of the business community, and strengthen coordination with relevant institutions.

The ACCI Chairman expressed hope that, through cooperation with the Governor of Helmand, local authorities, the Helmand and Kandahar Chambers of Commerce and Investment, and other relevant institutions, better opportunities would be created to support domestic production, expand exports of cotton, fresh fruits, and other Afghan products, and broaden trade and investment activities.

During the program, several officials and representatives of various institutions also shared their views, proposals, and existing challenges concerning trade, production, investment, and economic activities in Helmand. The exchange of views provided an opportunity to strengthen coordination between government officials and the business community and to explore practical approaches to the province’s economic development.

At the conclusion of the program, ACCI extended its sincere appreciation for the warm welcome, generous hospitality, and valuable cooperation of Mr. Haji Yahya Pashtoon, ACCI Board member and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Helmand Chamber of Commerce and Investment; the Office of the Governor of Helmand; the respected Mayor; provincial officials; traders and investors of the province; and the members of the Board of Directors and Executive Board of the Helmand Chamber of Commerce and Investment.

The leadership of ACCI regarded this warm reception and cooperation as a reflection of a shared commitment to strengthening the private sector, supporting domestic production, and developing trade and investment. It expressed hope that continued cooperation of this kind would help promote economic growth, increase exports, and create greater opportunities for the people and business community of Afghanistan.

Expanding economic cooperation between Afghanistan and Kyrgyzstan and arranging a visit by an Afghan business delegation to Kyrgyzstan were the main topics discussed during a meeting in Kabul between the Chief Executive Officer of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment and the Kyrgyz Ambassador to Afghanistan.

Mr. Mohammad Jebran Mudassir, Chief Executive Officer of ACCI, met with Mr. Tordakan Sydykov, Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to Afghanistan, to discuss strengthening trade and investment relations between the two countries, facilitating private-sector engagement, and creating opportunities for an Afghan business delegation to visit Kyrgyzstan.

During the meeting, Mr. Mudassir highlighted Kyrgyzstan’s economic and production capacities, particularly in grain production, describing the country as an important regional trading partner for Afghanistan. He reaffirmed ACCI’s interest in expanding bilateral cooperation and assured the Ambassador that the Chamber would provide all necessary support to facilitate direct engagement between traders and investors from both countries.

Referring to existing opportunities in trade, investment, and tourism, the ACCI Chief Executive Officer also proposed organizing a trade and tourism visit for an Afghan private-sector delegation to Kyrgyzstan. The proposed visit would aim to strengthen commercial relations and provide Afghan traders with an opportunity to gain a closer understanding of the Kyrgyz market.

He added that such a visit would enable Afghan traders and investors to explore Kyrgyzstan’s production capacities, commercial facilities, and investment opportunities firsthand, while identifying potential areas for joint cooperation and practical future initiatives.

In response, Mr. Sydykov welcomed the proposals and emphasized the importance of expanding trade relations between the two countries. He pledged to coordinate with the relevant institutions in Kyrgyzstan to help facilitate the proposed visit by the Afghan trade and investment delegation.

At the conclusion of the meeting, it was agreed that ACCI would prepare a list of traders and investors interested in participating in the visit and submit it through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to the Kyrgyz Embassy in Kabul, enabling the necessary coordination for the visit programs and business meetings.

The inauguration ceremony marking the launch of operations at the Kandahar Cement Factory was held in the presence of senior officials of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, including Mr. Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar Akhund, Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs; Mr. Sheikh Shahabuddin Delawar, Chairman of the Afghan Red Crescent Society; Mr. Haji Mullah Shirin Akhund, Governor of Kandahar Province; Mr. Zabihullah Mujahid, Spokesperson of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan; Mr. Abdul Latif Nazari, Professional Deputy Minister of Economy; other senior officials of the Islamic Emirate; local officials of Kandahar Province; representatives of the private sector; traders and investors; religious scholars; tribal elders; and other guests.

Mr. Sayed Karim Hashemi, Chairman of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment, attended the ceremony and congratulated the people of Kandahar and all Afghans on the commencement of the factory’s operations. He emphasized the importance of investment in the industrial sector and the role of the private sector in promoting economic growth, creating employment opportunities, and strengthening domestic production.

Mr. Hashemi expressed his appreciation to Mr. Ahmad Nabizada, the project’s investor, as well as all officials and individuals who contributed to its completion and launch. He also called on Afghan traders and investors, both inside and outside the country, to actively contribute to Afghanistan’s reconstruction and the strengthening of the national economy by investing in production and infrastructure sectors.

He noted that developing domestic industries and increasing national production would create employment opportunities, reduce dependence on imports, and help move the country towards economic self-sufficiency. He also reaffirmed ACCI’s commitment to supporting the private sector and encouraging investment.

The ceremony was also attended by Mr. Mirajan Sulaimankhail, Deputy Chairman for Policy and Government Relations; Mr. Enayatullah Seddiqzai, Deputy Chairman for Services; Mr. Abdul Nafi Barakzai, Deputy Chairman for Supporting Domestic Production and Products; Mr. Habibullah Omar, Deputy Chairman for Cultural and Social Affairs; and Mr. Yahya Pashtoon, member of ACCI’s Board of Directors.

Monday, November 2, 2026

Mr. Zainullah Hassany, Deputy for Finance and Administration of the Executive Board of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment accompanied by members of the Chamber’s Specialized Export Committee and a number of Afghan traders and exporters, met with Mr. Tordakan Sydykov, Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to Afghanistan, at the Embassy in Kabul. The meeting focused on expanding trade relations, facilitating exports of Afghan products, and establishing a trade corridor between the two countries.

During the meeting, Mr. Zainullah Hassany expressed his appreciation for the Kyrgyz Republic’s interest in developing economic relations with Afghanistan and emphasized the importance of utilizing the existing trade and investment potential between the two countries. He also called for greater cooperation in facilitating visa issuance and business travel for Afghan traders and investors visiting Kyrgyzstan.

For his part, Mr. Tordakan Sydykov appreciated ACCI’s role in connecting traders and investors and reaffirmed his country’s interest in expanding economic cooperation and increasing trade exchanges with Afghanistan.

Members of ACCI’s Specialized Export Committee and the participating traders also shared their views and proposals regarding the export of Afghan products to the Kyrgyz market and the import of goods needed by Afghanistan. They described the establishment of a trade corridor between the two countries as an effective step toward facilitating the transportation of goods, expanding export markets, and increasing the volume of bilateral trade.

At the conclusion of the meeting, both sides emphasized the continuation of contacts and joint coordination to pursue existing opportunities and strengthen trade relations between Afghanistan and Kyrgyzstan.

Mr. Sayed Karim Hashemi, Chairman of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment, accompanied by members of the Chamber’s leadership, attended the opening ceremony of Afghanistan’s First Specialized Mining Exhibition. The event was held in the presence of senior officials of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, including Mr. Mawlawi Abdul Salam Hanafi, Deputy Prime Minister for Administrative Affairs; Mr. Hedayatullah Badri, Minister of Mines and Petroleum; Mr. Nooruddin Azizi, Minister of Industry and Commerce; and a number of private-sector representatives, domestic and international traders, and investors.

In his address, Mr. Hashemi congratulated the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum on organizing the exhibition and commended its efforts to showcase Afghanistan’s mineral potential.

Highlighting the country’s extensive mineral resources, he described mines as part of Afghanistan’s national wealth and a trust for present and future generations. He emphasized that these resources must be developed with prudence, transparency, and responsibility to create employment opportunities, promote domestic industries, strengthen the national economy, and contribute to the country’s development.

The ACCI Chairman described the exhibition as a valuable opportunity to showcase Afghanistan’s mineral potential and expand cooperation among the government, the private sector, traders, and domestic and international investors. He expressed hope that the event would pave the way for effective investment, practical cooperation, and the exchange of knowledge and technology in the mining sector.

Mr. Hashemi further stressed that mineral resources can deliver sustainable economic benefits only when national interests, environmental protection, and the rights of citizens and local communities are taken into account. He noted that close cooperation between the government and the private sector can help transform the country’s mineral resources into productive opportunities, generate employment, promote self-sufficiency, and improve public welfare.

He reaffirmed that ACCI stands ready to play an active role in strengthening economic cooperation, attracting investment, and facilitating the constructive participation of traders and investors in the mining sector.

Concluding his remarks, the ACCI Chairman thanked the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum for organizing the exhibition and underscored the importance of mutual trust, joint cooperation, and the responsible use of the country’s economic potential.

The exhibition was also attended by Mr. Mirajan Sulaimankhail, Deputy Chairman of ACCI for Policy and Government Relations, and Mr. Zamari Kamgar and Mr. Khalid Majid, members of ACCI’s Board of Directors.

Afghanistan’s First Specialized Mining Exhibition is being held at a time when showcasing the country’s mineral potential and facilitating investor participation can play an important role in expanding economic activities, developing related industries, and creating new opportunities for Afghanistan’s private sector.