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Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Mr. Sayed Karim Hashemi, Chairman of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment (ACCI), during his visit to Bamyan Province, led a delegation and laid the foundation stone for a grand mosque in Akhir Village, located within Bamyan City.

The mosque, which will be constructed under the name Hazrat Bilal Grand Mosque, will be built on a two-acre plot of land and will have a capacity of approximately 400 worshippers. The construction cost is estimated at AFN 10–15 million, and the design includes the necessary facilities and amenities for worshippers.

The Chairman of ACCI described the construction of the mosque as important for the residents of Akhir Village and expressed hope that, upon its completion, it will provide the local residents with a suitable and secure place for worship.
Mr. Abdul Nafi Barakzai, Deputy for Domestic Production Support at ACCI, and Board of Directors members Mr. Khalid Majid, Mr. Gul Mir Amini, Mr. Hamidullah Habibi, and Mr. Hewad Baz also attended the foundation-stone laying ceremony.

Monday, September 14, 2026

A meeting between the Chairmen of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment and the Afghanistan Chamber of Industries and Mines was held to review the process of establishing and completing the required procedures for the joint-stock company.

During the meeting, the legal, administrative, and technical aspects of the company were discussed and views were exchanged. The participants also discussed the appointment of an eleven-member commission to engage with traders and investors across the country and identify interested, active, committed, and reputable shareholders.

The Chairmen of both Chambers emphasized accelerating the relevant procedures, ensuring effective coordination among the concerned institutions, and establishing a clear framework for advancing the affairs of the joint-stock company.

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Mr. Sayed Karim Hashemi, Charman of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment (ACCI), met with Ilham Mohammadov, Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Afghanistan, in Kabul. They discussed the expansion of economic and trade relations, increasing joint investments, and strengthening cooperation between the private sectors of the two countries.

Mr. Hashemi emphasized the friendly relations and historical and cultural ties between the two countries, highlighted Afghanistan’s potential in the fields of industry, agriculture, and mining, and called for increased trade exchanges and the export of Afghan products to Azerbaijan.

The Charman of ACCI also requested the Azerbaijani Ambassador’s cooperation in facilitating engagement with Afghan traders who intend to purchase and import petrol and diesel from Azerbaijan, and in establishing connections between them and reputable companies and suppliers in Azerbaijan.

Mr. Hashemi further invited Azerbaijani traders and investors to participate in the Fifth Imam Abu Hanifa (RA) National and International Exhibition, scheduled to be held in Kabul on 3rd of October, and to learn about Afghanistan’s trade and investment opportunities.

Meanwhile, Ilham Mohammadov, Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan, expressed appreciation for the efforts of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment and emphasized his country’s interest in expanding economic and trade relations with Afghanistan. He welcomed the invitation extended to Azerbaijani traders and investors to attend the Imam Abu Hanifa (RA) Exhibition and expressed hope that representatives of Azerbaijan’s private sector would participate more extensively in this year’s exhibition.

Both sides emphasized the importance of expanding trade relations, establishing direct connections between traders and investors, and utilizing existing capacities to develop economic cooperation between Afghanistan and the Republic of Azerbaijan.

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.

Monday, September 14, 2026

The Chairman of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment (ACCI) met with officials of Cinderella Group and Kabul Grand Hotel. During the meeting, discussions were held on the participation of domestic companies in major infrastructure projects, particularly the Herat Railway and Mazar–Herat Railway projects. Officials of Cinderella Group expressed their readiness to cooperate in these projects.

The meeting also reviewed the proposed amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kabul Grand Hotel to provide special facilities and discounts for ACCI programs, conferences, and guests.

At the end of the meeting, both sides emphasized the continuation of cooperation and the practical follow-up of the issues discussed.