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The Executive Committee of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment (ACCI), during an extraordinary meeting, discussed a number of challenges facing the private sector, including the need to establish the position of Deputy Chairman for Strategic Relations within the ACCI Board of Directors to strengthen and expand the Chamber's strategic affairs.
Following comprehensive discussions, Mr. Mujib-ur-Rahman Shirzad was appointed as Deputy Chairman for Strategic Relations and simultaneously as a Member of the ACCI Board of Directors.
In a separate ceremony held at the ACCI Headquarters Conference Hall, attended by Mr. Sayed Karim Hashemi, Chairman of ACCI; Mr. Mirajan Sulaimankhail, Deputy Chairman for Policy and Government Relations; Mr. Habibullah Omar, Deputy Chairman for Social and Cultural Affairs; Mr. Enayatullah Sediqzai, Deputy Chairman for Services; Mr. Abdul Nafi Barakzai, Deputy Chairman for Support of Domestic Production and Products; Mr. Zabihullah Omarkhail, Secretary of the Board of Directors; Mr. Yahya Pashtoon, Member of the Board of Directors; Mr. Zainullah Hasani, Deputy Director of Finance and Administration and Acting Chief Executive Officer; Mr. Ahmad Shakeel Hazim, Deputy Director for Policy and Technical Affairs of the Executive Office; and a number of ACCI staff members, Mr. Shirzad was formally introduced to the Chamber's employees in his new capacity.
During the ceremony, Mr. Hashemi congratulated Mr. Shirzad on his appointment as Deputy Chairman for Strategic Relations and stated that establishing the position is an important step toward enhancing the Chamber's institutional capacity, improving strategic coordination, and strengthening its overall performance.
In his remarks, Mr. Shirzad expressed his sincere appreciation to the ACCI leadership for their confidence in appointing him to the position. He pledged to dedicate his efforts to strengthening the Chamber's role and standing at both the regional and international levels and called for the continued cooperation and support of the Chamber's leadership in achieving these objectives.
It is noteworthy that, in addition to being one of Afghanistan's prominent national businessmen, Mr. Mujib-ur-Rahman Shirzad possesses a strong academic and professional background. He holds three master's degrees, has earned professional business certificates from the United States, and brings more than 20 years of professional experience, having served in a number of senior leadership positions, including at the deputy minister level.

 

Thursday, 9 July 2026

Mr. Sayed Karim Hashemi, Chairman of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment (ACCI), met yesterday afternoon with Mr. Mohammad Ibrahim Khalil, Head of Petroleum Quality Control under the Customs Deputy Office of the Ministry of Finance, at the ACCI headquarters.
The meeting was attended by Mr. Mirajan Sulaimankhail, ACCI Deputy for Policy and Government Relations; Mr. Sulaiman Ahmadyar and Mr. Mayel Khairkhwa members of the ACCI Board of Directors; and a number of petroleum importers. Discussions focused on improving the process of importing high-quality petroleum products into Afghanistan and addressing related sectoral issues.
Mr. Hashemi expressed his appreciation for the efforts and cooperation of the Petroleum Quality Control Directorate in addressing the concerns of petroleum traders. He also highlighted several existing challenges at commercial border crossings, customs offices, and petroleum quality control laboratories, emphasizing that resolving these issues is particularly important given the region's current economic conditions.
Following the discussion and after listening to the views and recommendations of the ACCI Chairman and the participating traders, Mr. Mohammad Ibrahim Khalil provided a comprehensive briefing on the technical operations and procedures of the petroleum quality control system. He also commended the leadership of ACCI for its constructive efforts to help resolve challenges between petroleum traders and the Petroleum Quality Control Directorate.
He further stressed that both the private sector and government institutions share a common responsibility to serve the country and its people and should work in accordance with applicable laws and regulations to ensure that the importation of petroleum products into Afghanistan is carried out in a safe, orderly, and efficient manner.

 

Tuesday, 8 July 2026

An extraordinary meeting of the Executive Committee of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment (ACCI) was held at the Chamber's main office under the chairmanship of Mr. Sayed Karim Hashemi, Chairman of ACCI. The meeting was attended by Mr. Mirajan Sulaimankhil, Deputy Chairman for Policy and Government Relations; Mr. Faiz Ahmad Khawafi, Deputy Chairman for Provincial Affairs; Mr. Habibullah Omar, Deputy Chairman for Social and Cultural Affairs; Haji Arian Zalgai Azimi, Deputy Chairman for Investment; Mr. Enayatullah Sediqzai, Deputy Chairman for Services; Mr. Abdul Nafi Barakzai, Deputy Chairman for Support of Domestic Products and Productions; Mr. Zabihullah Omarkhail, Secretary General of the Board of Directors; Zainullah Hasani, Deputy for Finance and Administration and Acting CEO of the Executive Board; and Ahmad Shakeel Hazim, Deputy for Policy and Technical Affairs of the Executive Board.

At the outset of the meeting, Mr. Hashemi highlighted the necessity of convening the extraordinary session to discuss the establishment of the position of Deputy Chairman for Strategic Relations within the Board of Directors. He noted that, in view of the Chamber's expanding responsibilities, the need to accelerate institutional reforms and modernization, strengthen coordination between the Board of Directors and the Executive Board, ensure effective follow-up of decisions, and support the Chairman in carrying out strategic responsibilities, the creation of this position was both important and essential.

The participants then held comprehensive discussions on the agenda, which included the establishment of the Deputy Chairman for Strategic Relations position within the Board structure, the nomination of five members of the Dry Fruits Union to the Board of Directors, the establishment of an ACCI branch in Sar-e-Pul Province, the closure of the Salang Highway to heavy-load vehicles, the formation of one or more technical committees, the establishment of a joint Afghanistan–China railway consortium, the recruitment process for the Chief Executive Officer of the Executive Board, and ensuring the supply of high-quality petroleum products and gas to meet the country's market demand.

Following detailed deliberations, Mr. Mujib Rahman Shirzad, son of Miagul Khan, was appointed as a Member of the Board of Directors and, simultaneously, as Deputy Chairman for Strategic Relations, in recognition of his academic qualifications, professional expertise, and extensive experience.

The Executive Committee also adopted the necessary decisions regarding the remaining agenda items discussed during the meeting.

 

Thursday, 9 July 2026

Mr. Sayed Karim Hashemi, Chairman of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment (ACCI), accompanied by the Chamber’s deputy chairmen, visited the International Industry and Mining Week Exhibition in Kabul.
During the visit, Mr. Ahmad Nabi Zada, Chairman of the Afghanistan Chamber of Industries and Mines (ACIM), welcomed Mr. Hashemi and his accompanying delegation and joined them in touring the exhibition booths representing various private sector companies. The two sides discussed strengthening cooperation between industrialists and investors and emphasized the importance of closer collaboration in supporting the country's economic development.
Mr. Hashemi described such exhibitions as an important platform for promoting domestic industries, accelerating economic growth, attracting investment, and showcasing Afghanistan’s locally manufactured products. He also stressed the importance of continued cooperation between the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment and the Afghanistan Chamber of Industries and Mines.
Furthermore, Mr. Hashemi commended the Afghanistan Chamber of Industries and Mines for its effective organization and management of the exhibition and expressed his appreciation for the efforts of the Chamber’s leadership in successfully hosting the event.
Also accompanying the ACCI Chairman during the exhibition visit were Mr. Arian Zalgai Azimi, Deputy Chairman for Investment; Mr. Mirajan Sulaimankhil, Deputy Chairman for Policy and Government Relations; Mr. Faiz Ahmad Khawafi, Deputy Chairman for Provincial Affairs; and Mr. Abdul Nafi Barakzai, Deputy Chairman for Support of Domestic Production and Products.

 

Monday, 6 July 2026

The Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment (ACCI) hosted an awareness program for a number of employees of electronic money and payment service companies at its conference hall, with the participation of members of the ACCI leadership.
The program was attended by Mr. Habibullah Omar, ACCI Deputy for Social and Cultural Affairs; Mr. Hamidullah Habibi, Member of the ACCI Board of Directors and Chairman of the Construction and Infrastructure Committee; Mr. Mohammad Qasim Amarkhail and Mr. Ghulam Yahya Pashtun, Members of the ACCI Board of Directors; and Zainullah Hasani, ACCI Deputy for Finance and Administration and Acting Chief Executive Officer.
The speakers highlighted the importance and growing impact of Afghanistan's electronic financial system and encouraged electronic money and payment service companies to strengthen and further expand their activities in this sector.
They also emphasized the need to promote the wider adoption of electronic payment systems across the country and called on companies operating in this field to accelerate their efforts in introducing and familiarizing the public with modern digital payment solutions.
The program concluded with an informative presentation delivered by Mr. Sayed Rahim Shah Agha, Chairman of the Afghanistan Electronic Money and Payment Institutions Association, who provided participants with an overview of the electronic payment sector and its future development opportunities.

 

Wednesday, 8 July 2026