Sunday, September 13, 2026
The Chairman of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment (ACCI), accompanied by a delegation, traveled to Bamyan Province, where he met and held discussions with local authorities, officials of trade chambers, traders, investors, and representatives of the private sector of the province.
At the beginning of the visit, the Governor of Bamyan Province warmly welcomed the Chairman of ACCI and his accompanying delegation. The governor also met with the delegation at the Governor’s Office, where discussions were held on matters of mutual interest.
During the meeting, the participants discussed the status of trade and investment in Bamyan, the province’s economic capacities and opportunities, the challenges facing traders and investors, and ways to strengthen cooperation and coordination among the local administration, ACCI, and the private sector.
Subsequently, the ACCI Chairman and his delegation participated in a large gathering held at the five-star Bam-e Asia Hotel in Bamyan. The event was attended by the Governor of Bamyan, heads and officials of the institutions of the Islamic Emirate, municipal officials, officials of the Bamyan Chamber of Commerce and Investment, traders, investors, private sector representatives, religious scholars, elders, and community leaders of the province.
During the event, the Governor of Bamyan, a number of heads and officials of the institutions of the Islamic Emirate, and the Chairman of ACCI delivered speeches and shared their views on economic growth, trade development, investment, and support for the private sector.
In his speech, the Chairman of ACCI discussed the development of trade, promotion and expansion of investment, support for the private sector, creation of employment opportunities, poverty reduction, and strengthening economic activities within the framework of the Chamber’s authorities and responsibilities. He emphasized the need for greater cooperation and coordination among the institutions of the Islamic Emirate, trade chambers, and the private sector.
Referring to the economic potential of Bamyan Province, he stated that the province possesses significant capacities in agriculture, industry, trade, tourism, and investment. He added that the effective utilization of these capacities could play an important role in economic growth, the creation of employment opportunities, improvement of people’s livelihoods, and poverty reduction.
During the continuation of the gathering, the challenges, proposals, and views of traders, investors, and private sector representatives of Bamyan were heard. Discussions were also held on possible solutions to the existing challenges and the provision of further facilities for the development of trade and investment.
Furthermore, in order to support the Bamyan Chamber of Commerce and Investment and address some of its renovation-related challenges and needs, the Chairman of ACCI pledged assistance worth AFN 2 million. The assistance aims to facilitate improved operations and better service delivery for traders and investors in the province.
As a gesture of hospitality and in appreciation of the visit of the Chairman of ACCI, the Governor’s Office of Bamyan presented him with a traditional Chapan made in Bamyan Province.
The delegation accompanying the Chairman included Mr. Abdul Nafi Barakzai, Deputy of ACCI; Mr. Khalid Majid, member of the Board of Directors and Chairman of the Specialized Committee for Precious and Semi-Precious Stones; Mr. Hamidullah Habibi; Mr. Hewad Baz; and Mr. Gul Mir Amini, members of the Board of Directors of ACCI.
Following the conclusion of the programs, Mr. Gul Mir Amini, member of the Board of Directors of ACCI and Chairman of the Transport Committee, hosted a luncheon attended by approximately 250 participants, including officials and authorities of the Islamic Emirate, the Governor of Bamyan, the Chairman of the Bamyan Chamber of Commerce and Investment, the Chairman of the Bamyan Chamber of Commerce and Industries, traders, investors, private sector representatives, elders, and community leaders of Bamyan Province.
The gathering provided a valuable opportunity to strengthen relations, continue discussions, and exchange views among local authorities, trade chambers, and private sector representatives.
The Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment, reaffirming its commitment to supporting traders, investors, and the private sector, remains dedicated to conveying their challenges, requests, and proposals to the relevant authorities and continuing its efforts to improve the business environment, develop trade, promote investment, and strengthen the private sector across the country.
