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Sunday, 9th August, 2026

A delegation from the leadership of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment (ACCI) traveled to Ashgabat at the official invitation of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan, with the aim of expanding trade and economic relations and strengthening regional cooperation between the two countries.

The delegation included Mr. Faiz Ahmad Khawafi, Deputy for Provincial Affairs of ACCI; Mr. Mirajan Sulaimankhel, Deputy for Government Relations of ACCI; Mr. Younus Qazizada, Chairman of the Herat Chamber of Commerce and Investment; Mr. Zahir Shah Tokhi, Chairman of the Herat Oil and Gas Union; Mr. Rahimi, Deputy for Youth Affairs of the Herat Chamber of Commerce; several members of the Board of Directors of the Herat Chamber; as well as a number of Afghan traders and Afghan traders residing in Turkmenistan.

During the visit to Ashgabat, Mr. Faiz Ahmad Khawafi attended an official meeting of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan, where he met and addressed officials of the chamber, Turkmen traders, industrialists, and investors.

Mr. Khawafi, referring to the historic, friendly, and economic relations between the two countries, emphasized that trade relations between Afghanistan and Turkmenistan should move beyond conventional buying and selling toward joint investments, the establishment of joint ventures, long-term contracts, and practical economic projects.

He identified oil and gas, energy, industry, mining, agriculture, transportation, railways, transit, logistics, and warehousing as key areas of cooperation between the private sectors of the two countries.
During the meeting, Mr. Khawafi formally invited 100 Turkmen traders, industrialists, and investors to visit Afghanistan as part of an economic delegation and explore the country’s investment opportunities firsthand.

At the conclusion, he emphasized the expansion of direct business-to-business contacts between companies of the two countries, the exchange of trade delegations, and the practical follow-up of joint projects.

Sunday, August 9th, 2026
A meeting was held at the main office of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment (ACCI) with the participation of Mr. Sayed Karim Hashemi, Chairman of ACCI; Mr. Faiz Ahmad Khawafi, Deputy for Provincial Affairs; Mr. Mirajan Sulaimankhel, Deputy for Policy and Government Relations; and Mr. Mujib Rahman Shirzad, Deputy for Strategic Relations, together with department heads and general managers from various sections of the Chamber.
The Acting Head and deputies of the Executive Board also attended the meeting. Discussions focused on the working status of various departments, the progress of ongoing activities, existing challenges and obstacles, as well as proposals and practical solutions for improving the Chamber’s operations.
The main objective of the meeting was to strengthen coordination between the Chamber’s leadership and executive departments, directly hear the views and challenges of department heads and general managers, review the progress of activities, and take necessary measures to improve the effectiveness, coordination, and quality of the Chamber’s services.
During the meeting, department heads and general managers presented brief reports on their respective activities and responsibilities and shared the challenges and obstacles they face in carrying out their daily duties. They also presented their suggestions and recommendations for improving work processes, strengthening coordination among departments, expediting procedures, and enhancing the quality of services.
The Chamber’s leadership carefully listened to the concerns, challenges, proposals, and recommendations presented and discussed them in detail. The meeting emphasized the need to identify and address existing obstacles, strengthen coordination and cooperation among departments, prevent duplication of work, and improve internal processes.
Mr. Sayed Karim Hashemi, Chairman of ACCI, expressed his appreciation for the efforts and activities of the department heads and general managers and emphasized accountability, administrative discipline, speed and accuracy in carrying out responsibilities, and the delivery of effective services. He also issued the necessary guidance to improve the performance of the respective departments.
It was further emphasized that existing challenges and obstacles should be systematically identified and assessed, with practical solutions developed to address them. Department heads and managers were urged to seriously follow up on relevant matters within the scope of their official responsibilities and authorities.
Another part of the meeting focused on the importance of coordination among different departments and the need to establish a systematic process for information sharing, reporting, and follow-up. The Chamber’s leadership called for departmental activities to be carried out in accordance with clear plans, objectives, and responsibilities, with work results and achievements regularly evaluated and reported.
The proposals presented by department heads and general managers regarding improving the working environment, strengthening the professional capacities of employees, enhancing internal systems, and increasing the effectiveness of services were also considered. Necessary instructions were issued for further review and follow-up of the issues raised.
The Chamber’s leadership emphasized that department heads and general managers, as executive officials responsible for different sections, play an important role in implementing the Chamber’s objectives and programs. They were encouraged to carry out their responsibilities effectively and transparently, based on a spirit of cooperation, accountability, and coordination.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the continuation of such meetings and direct consultations between the Chamber’s leadership and officials of different departments was emphasized. Such engagements will help ensure the timely identification of challenges, while also making effective use of employees’ suggestions and initiatives to support the continuous improvement of the Chamber’s activities and services.
The meeting was held as part of ACCI’s ongoing efforts to strengthen internal coordination, improve organizational capacity, enhance the quality of services, and establish an effective, organized, and responsive institution.

Sunday, 9th August, 2026
A contract for organizing the 5th Imam Abu Hanifa (RA) National and International Exhibition was signed between the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment (ACCI) and the Afghanistan National and International Exhibition Center in Kabul, with the aim of strengthening cooperation and creating suitable conditions for the successful organization of this major trade exhibition.
The contract was signed by Mr. Zainullah Hassany, Acting Head of the Executive Board of ACCI, and Mr. Mula Mohammad Payman, Executive Officer of the Exhibition Center, during a ceremony held at the conference hall of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment.
Mr. Zainullah Hassany, Acting Head of the Executive Board of ACCI, expressed his appreciation for the efforts of the committees assigned to organize the exhibition and for the cooperation of the Exhibition Center. He emphasized the importance of the Imam Abu Hanifa (RA) Exhibition in showcasing Afghanistan’s economic, commercial, and production capacities.
He added that, given the importance of the event in expanding trade relations, promoting domestic products, and creating opportunities for interaction among economic stakeholders, ACCI would provide comprehensive cooperation toward fulfilling the commitments outlined in the contract.
Meanwhile, Mr. Mohammad Sabir Latifi, Head of the Exhibition Center, highlighted the facilities and capacities available at the center and emphasized the national and international importance of the Imam Abu Hanifa (RA) National and International Exhibition.
He stated that the Imam Abu Hanifa (RA) Exhibition has established a prominent position among the country’s trade events over the past editions and has become one of Afghanistan’s recognized exhibition brands.
Mr. Latifi also proposed establishing a long-term cooperation framework between ACCI and the Exhibition Center and signing a permanent cooperation agreement between the two institutions to institutionalize and sustain their joint cooperation.
The contract for organizing the 5th Imam Abu Hanifa (RA) National and International Exhibition covers areas of cooperation and coordination between the two institutions, including organizing the exhibition, attracting and facilitating the participation of domestic and international companies, traders, producers, and investors, showcasing Afghanistan’s products and economic capacities, and creating new opportunities for trade and investment development.
Mr. Mujib-ur-Rahman Shirzad, Deputy for Strategic Affairs of ACCI, also emphasized the need for precise and professional planning for the 5th Imam Abu Hanifa (RA) Exhibition during the concluding remarks of the ceremony.
He proposed developing a comprehensive marketing and promotional plan for the exhibition and conducting all activities related to exhibition promotion, marketing, participant recruitment, and attracting domestic and international visitors within an integrated and targeted framework.
Officials from both institutions described specialized and trade exhibitions as effective tools for supporting domestic production, expanding markets, facilitating trade relations, attracting investment, and creating new economic opportunities. They emphasized the continuation of cooperation to organize effective and high-standard trade events.
Mr. Ahmad Shakil Hazem, Deputy for Policy and Technical Affairs of the Executive Board of ACCI, along with department heads and employees assigned to the exhibition organizing committees, also attended the ceremony.

Sunday, 9th August, 2026
The 10th meeting of the Executive Committee of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment (ACCI) was held on Saturday at 10:00 p.m. due to a heavy workload, under the chairmanship of Mr. Sayed Karim Hashemi, Chairman of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment.
The meeting was attended by Mr. Faiz Ahmad Khawafi, Deputy of the Board of Directors for Provincial Chambers Affairs; Mr. Mirajan Sulaimankhel, Deputy of the Board of Directors for Policy and Government Relations; Mr. Arian Zalgai Azimi, Deputy for Investment; Mr. Abdul Nafi Barakzai, Deputy of the Board of Directors for Domestic Production Support; Mr. Enayatullah Seddiqzi, Deputy for Services of; Mr. Zabihullah Omarkhail, Head of the Secretariat; and Mr. Mujib-ur-Rahman Shirzad, Deputy of the Board of Directors for Strategic Affairs.
At the beginning of the meeting, Mr. Sayed Karim Hashemi, Chairman of ACCI, provided detailed remarks on the Chamber’s ongoing affairs, as well as the responsibilities and duties entrusted to the institution under the current circumstances.
He emphasized the timely fulfillment of responsibilities and assignments by the Executive Director, deputies, heads, and managers of the Executive Directorate. He also called for greater coordination among the different departments of the Chamber, effective attention to the concerns of clients, and prompt and responsible responses to traders, investors, and members of the private sector.
Mr. Hashemi stated that, as an important national institution representing the private sector of Afghanistan, ACCI carries a significant responsibility toward traders, investors, entrepreneurs, and its members. Proper and effective fulfillment of these responsibilities requires close cooperation, continuous coordination, unity of purpose, professional commitment, and a shared sense of responsibility among all members of the Chamber’s leadership and officials.
He further emphasized that, under the current circumstances, addressing the legitimate concerns and demands of the private sector, facilitating the affairs of traders and investors, and ensuring effective coordination among relevant departments are among the Chamber’s key priorities. He called on all officials to perform their duties with greater seriousness, precision, and sense of responsibility.
Under the first agenda item, it was decided that the Executive Director, deputies of the Executive Directorate, heads, and general managers of various departments should, in addition to their existing contact numbers, provide an emergency contact number to one of their respective deputies or responsible staff members. This measure is intended to ensure that calls from clients, traders, investors, and private-sector members remain unanswered in the event that the primary official is unavailable, and that their concerns and requests are followed up and addressed promptly.
Members of the Executive Committee emphasized that responses to clients and private-sector members must be provided in a regular, responsible, and continuous manner, and that no client should face unnecessary delays in the handling of their affairs due to the unavailability of the responsible official.
It was also decided that the Foreign Relations Department of ACCI should keep three additional contact numbers active alongside its existing number, bringing the total number of active contact lines to four, in order to better and more promptly respond to calls from traders, investors, and other clients.
In this regard, it was emphasized that the designated numbers must remain active during specified working hours, and that the responsible officials must register and follow up on incoming calls and requests and, where necessary, refer them to the relevant departments to prevent delays in addressing clients’ concerns.
Furthermore, it was decided that, in addition to the Deputy of the Board of Directors for Strategic Affairs, another Deputy of the Board of Directors would, on a rotational basis and for a period of ten days, be present at the Chamber and assume responsibility for matters related to the Board of Directors.
The purpose of this decision is to strengthen the presence of the leadership, accelerate decision-making processes, address day-to-day affairs, and enhance coordination among the Board of Directors, Executive Directorate, and various departments of the Chamber.
In accordance with the agenda, the meeting also discussed certain activities, statements, and actions carried out for personal motives or deliberately aimed at undermining the position, credibility, and activities of ACCI, which could negatively affect the interests of the country’s private sector.
The members of the Executive Committee unanimously emphasized that ACCI belongs to the entire private sector of Afghanistan, and that safeguarding its credibility, independence, position, and legitimate interests is a shared responsibility of all members, traders, investors, and officials of the institution.
The meeting decided that any unlawful actions, dissemination of false information, deliberate attempts to damage the credibility and position of the Chamber, or activities that harm the legitimate interests of the Chamber, the private sector, or the national economy shall be seriously and legally pursued through official channels and the competent authorities, based on relevant documents, evidence, and the applicable laws of the country.

Sunday, August 9th, 2026

A joint meeting between the leadership of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment (ACCI) and the Director General of Kabul International Airport was held to discuss the challenges faced by exporters of fresh and dried fruits and explore practical solutions to facilitate their export activities.

The meeting was attended by deputies and members of the ACCI Board of Directors, representatives of companies engaged in fresh and dried fruit exports, and relevant government officials.

At the outset, Mr. Mirajan Sulaimankhel, Deputy of the ACCI Board of Directors for Policy and Government Relations, highlighted the existing challenges facing fresh and dried fruit exporters and outlined the major issues in detail.

He stated that previously, Kam Air, Ariana Afghan Airlines, and Turkish Airlines transported Afghan export products to India at a rate of approximately USD 0.80 per kilogram. However, air freight costs have increased significantly, resulting in a considerable rise in export expenses.

Mr. Sulaimankhel further noted that other issues discussed during the meeting included insufficient scanners, challenges related to hangars and standard storage facilities for handling and storing export goods, problems concerning air waybills, as well as inspection and sampling procedures.

The Deputy of the ACCI Board of Directors for Policy and Government Relations called on the Director General of Kabul International Airport to provide the necessary cooperation and attention to resolving these challenges and to take practical measures to facilitate the export process.

Subsequently, Mr. Abdul Hadi Mohammad, Director General of Kabul International Airport, emphasized the importance of exports and the role of traders and exporters in the economic growth and development of the country. He addressed the challenges raised during the meeting and assured participants that the necessary cooperation would be provided to address the existing concerns.

He further stated that special discounts have been considered on fees and other services provided by the Kabul airport authorities and relevant agencies operating within the airport, and that a significant reduction in service-related costs would be introduced in the near future.

He also stated that foreign cargo airlines operating and conducting flights in Afghanistan would be permitted to transport Afghan export consignments to third countries. This would allow such airlines, in addition to transporting cargo to their countries of origin, to carry Afghan export shipments to other destination countries.

The Director General of Kabul International Airport also announced that a new cargo company would begin operations in the near future, which would help address some of the existing challenges related to transportation and exports.

Mr. Abdul Hadi Mohammad further assured participants that fresh and dried fruit exports would be given priority and that the necessary cooperation would be provided to exporters. He also pledged support for expediting customs procedures and emphasized the provision of 24-hour services.

At the conclusion of the meeting, both sides emphasized the need for greater cooperation and coordination among ACCI, airport authorities, and relevant government agencies. They agreed to work jointly to address the challenges faced by exporters and facilitate the export of fresh and dried fruits.