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Saturday, October 10, 2026

Imam Abu Hanifa (RA) Fifth National and International Exhibition was officially inaugurated on Wednesday in a grand ceremony attended by Mr. Abdul Ghani Baradar Akhund, Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs; several Cabinet members and senior officials of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan; diplomatic representatives; trade delegations from various countries; and domestic and foreign traders and investors. The ceremony took place at the Afghanistan International Exhibition Center in Kabul.

The exhibition is organized at the initiative and under the auspices of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment. It provides an important platform for showcasing Afghanistan’s economic potential, promoting trade, attracting investment, and expanding economic cooperation with countries across the region and the world.

Speeches by Senior Officials at the Opening Ceremony
At the opening ceremony, speeches were delivered by Mr. Abdul Ghani Baradar Akhund, Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs; Mr. Nooruddin Azizi, Acting Minister of Industry and Commerce; Mr. Din Mohammad Hanif, Acting Minister of Economy; Mr. Noor-ul-Haq Anwar, Director General of the General Directorate of Administrative Affairs; and Sayed Karim Hashemi, Chairman of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment.

Mr. Abdul Ghani Baradar Akhund welcomed the participation of domestic and foreign trade delegations and investors, emphasizing support for trade, encouragement of investment, strengthening domestic production, and providing the necessary facilities for economic activities.

He described the exhibition as a valuable opportunity to showcase Afghanistan’s production and export potential and to develop economic relations with countries in the region and around the world on the basis of mutual interests.

Similarly, Mr. Nooruddin Azizi, Acting Minister of Industry and Commerce, emphasized strengthening cooperation between government institutions and the private sector, supporting domestic production, and expanding Afghanistan’s trade relations.

ACCI Chairman Emphasizes Economic Growth
Sayed Karim Hashemi, Chairman of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment, expressed his appreciation for the participation of senior officials, diplomatic representatives, trade delegations, and domestic and foreign investors. He highlighted the important role of national and international exhibitions in developing the country’s economy.

He stated that the exhibition offers a valuable opportunity to showcase Afghanistan’s production, industrial, and export capacities, promote domestic products, attract investment, and establish sustainable economic partnerships between domestic and foreign companies.

The Chairman also emphasized the importance of joint investment, technology transfer, the development of value chains, and enhancing the competitiveness of Afghan products in regional and international markets.

Broad Participation by Domestic and Foreign Companies, Traders, and Investors
Approximately 700 booths are operating at the Imam Abu Hanifa (RA) Fifth National and International Exhibition. A total of 210 domestic companies and 113 foreign companies from various countries have secured booths to showcase their products and services across a range of economic sectors.

In addition to the exhibiting companies, more than 500 prominent foreign traders and investors from different countries are participating in the event to explore trade and investment opportunities, visit exhibition booths, conduct business negotiations, and establish economic partnerships.

A large number of domestic traders, industrialists, producers, and investors are also attending the exhibition.

The main sectors represented include agriculture and livestock, food industries, mining, construction, medical products, machinery, metal and wood industries, carpets and handicrafts, energy, technology, telecommunications, poultry farming, beekeeping, airline services, non-alcoholic beverages, and fresh and dried fruits.

Business Meetings and Strengthening Economic Cooperation
Alongside the exhibition, government–private sector meetings, sector-specific sessions, and bilateral business-to-business (B2B) meetings are being held among domestic and foreign traders, companies, and investors.

These meetings aim to identify investment opportunities, promote exports, expand markets, establish economic partnerships, and strengthen trade cooperation. They are also expected to facilitate the signing of MoUs and trade and investment agreements among participants.

The Exhibition’s Role in National Economic Development and Private Sector Strengthening
The exhibition represents an important step toward showcasing Afghanistan’s economic potential, supporting domestic production, attracting investment, and strengthening trade relations with countries across the region and the world.

As the country’s national institution representing the private sector, the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment continues to organize such events to promote trade, develop industries, increase exports, create employment opportunities, and support Afghanistan’s progress toward economic self-reliance.

The exhibition also provides a valuable opportunity to strengthen trust among traders and investors and establish sustainable economic partnerships.

Imam Abu Hanifa (RA) Fifth National and International Exhibition will continue for six days in Kabul.

Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment (ACCI)

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Ahead of the Imam Abu Hanifa (RA) Fifth National and International Exhibition, Mr. Mohammad Ibrahim Mohib, Deputy for International Relations of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment visited the Afghanistan International Exhibition Center to inspect the preparations and review the progress of ongoing work.

The visit was attended by several ACCI deputies and members of the Board of Directors, the Deputy for Policy and Technical Affairs of the Executive Board and a number of ACCI officials.

The delegation toured the exhibition halls, booths, hospitality areas, and other related sections, emphasizing the timely completion of preparations, coordination among the relevant departments, and provision of necessary facilities for exhibitors and domestic and international guests.

ACCI officials also stressed the need for comprehensive preparations to properly receive traders, investors, business delegations, and representatives of government institutions, ensuring that the Imam Abu Hanifa (RA) Fifth National and International Exhibition is held in an organized and dignified manner.

Saturday, October 3, 2026

Mr. Sayed Karim Hashimi, Chairman of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment, accompanied by Mr. Faiz Ahmad Khawafi, Deputy for Provincial Affairs, and Mr. Mirajan Solaimankhel, Deputy for Policy and Government Relations met with the Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan to discuss the expansion of trade and economic cooperation between the two countries.

Mr. Faiz Ahmad Khawafi, Deputy for Provincial Affairs of ACCI highlighted Turkmenistan’s strategic importance for Afghanistan’s trade and transit and emphasized the need to make greater use of the existing economic and commercial opportunities between the two countries. He noted that, given the limitations and temporary closures of certain trade routes, the development of the Turkmenistan transit route and the establishment of diverse, reliable, and sustainable transit corridors could play an important role in facilitating Afghanistan’s trade and improving Afghan traders’ access to regional and international markets.

During the meeting, both sides emphasized increasing bilateral trade, facilitating transit, exchanging business delegations, establishing direct connections between traders and investors, and identifying opportunities for joint investment.

In this regard, Mr. Sayed Karim Hashimi, Chairman of ACCI formally invited the Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan to visit Afghanistan at the head of a business and economic delegation. The invitation was welcomed and it was agreed that the visit would take place in November 2026.

The visit is expected to provide an opportunity for joint business meetings, strengthen practical cooperation between the private sectors of the two countries, and contribute to the further development of economic relations between Afghanistan and Turkmenistan.

Mr. Sayed Karim Hashemi, Chairman of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment visited the Afghanistan International Exhibition Center to inspect preparations for the Imam Abu Hanifa (RA) Fifth National and International Exhibition and review the progress of ongoing work.

Several ACCI deputies and members of the Board of Directors also accompanied the visit. The Chairman toured various sections of the exhibition, including exhibition booths, venues for the opening and closing ceremonies, B2B business meetings, and other related areas.

Mr. Hashemi emphasized accelerating the preparations, strengthening coordination among the relevant departments, and completing all arrangements on time. He instructed the concerned teams to ensure appropriate facilities and arrangements for the presence and proper reception of domestic and international guests, traders, investors, and representatives of government institutions.

He also stressed the need for thorough preparations for the opening and closing ceremonies, proper arrangement of exhibition booths, organization of B2B meetings, and provision of the required facilities to ensure that the Imam Abu Hanifa (RA) Fifth National and International Exhibition is held as scheduled and to an appropriate standard.

Saturday, October 3, 2026

A delegation from the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment led by Mr. Sayed Karim Hashemi, Chairman of ACCI, participated in the Third Turkmenistan Investment Forum, held on October 1, 2026, in Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan, at the official invitation of the Ministry of Economy of Turkmenistan.

The delegation included Mr. Haji Faiz Ahmad Khawafi, Deputy for Provincial Chambers Affairs; Mr. Mirajan Sulaimankhel, Deputy for Policy and Government Relations; Mr. Mohammad Younus Qazizada, Chairman of the Herat Chamber of Commerce and Investment; Mr. Abdullah Noori, Chairman of the Nimroz Chamber of Commerce and Investment; Mr. Fazal Ahmad Doosti, Deputy of the Balkh Chamber of Commerce and Investment; Mr. Ahmad Shakib Akbari, Chief Executive Officer of the Balkh Chamber of Commerce and Investment; as well as a number of traders and investors from various provinces of Afghanistan.

The international forum was attended by official delegations representing economic and trade institutions, traders, and investors from various countries. Discussions and exchanges of views focused on investment opportunities, economic capacities, and avenues for expanding trade and economic cooperation among participating countries.

The participation of the ACCI delegation provided an important opportunity to showcase Afghanistan’s economic potential, attract investment, explore new markets, and strengthen trade and economic relations with Turkmenistan and other countries in the region.