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ACCI’s Vice – Chairman Mr. Muhammad Younus Muhmand met with Ms. Roza Otunbayeva Special Representative for Afghanistan and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, and UNAMA’s political economy officer Ms. Danae Bougas and discussed how to eliminate the existing challenges of trade and investment, Afghanistan’s frozen assets, and the increase of exports in the past two years.

Mr. Muhmand said, “Full security all across the country, zero poppy cultivation, and no corruption in governmental organizations are key factors to encourage investors to invest in Afghanistan.
He, furthermore, requested UNAMA to facilitate arranging meetings between Afghan traders, investors, and international organizations.

In addition, Mr. Muhmand insisted on releasing Afghan frozen assets so that Afghan traders will be able to exert their assets and help the economy of the country grow and trade promote.

Ms. Roza Otunbayeva appreciated ACCI’s efforts, acclaimed its achievements, and affirmed that UNAMA is committed to cooperating ACCI in the afore – mentioned issues.

April-13th-2023

ACCI’s Chairman Mr. Tawakal Ahmadyar, ACCI’s Deputy – Services Mr. Naseer Ahmad Arab, Finance President of the ACCI Mr. Sherin Agha Sakhi, ACCI’s members of the Board of Directors Mr. Khan Jan Alokozay, Muhammad Dawood Yousufzay, Bahadar Khair Khwa, Muhammad Gardezay, and Zeyauddin Achakzay, ACCI’s Monitoring and Evaluation Committee’s President Mr. Abdul Hamid Hameedy, ACCI’s Deputy – Administrative Mr. Mirwais Hotak, and ACCI’s Head of the International Relations Department Mr. Omid Ghaforzay attended MUSIAD Expo.

In addition, President of Turkey Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, representatives of the Private Sectors of different countries, and political representatives of the countries of the region and the world took part in MUSIAD International Expo.

Mr. Erdoğan affirmed that government of Turkey is committed to increase regional cooperation and expand commercial and economic relations with the countries of the world.
He, furthermore, asserted that government of Turkey is going to continue its humanitarian assistance to the people of Afghanistan.

ACCI’s Vice-Chairman Mr. Haji Muhammad Younus Muhmand, President to the Secretariat of the Board of Directors Mr. Khan Muhammad Sarfaraz Baz, President to the International Relations of the Board of Directors Engineer Sayed Jawid Burhan, President to the Finance of the Board of Directors Mr. Sherin Agha Sakhi, Khan Jan Alokozay, Zakareya Baryali, and Zeyauddin Achakzay members to the Board of Directors, Vice-Chairman of the Kabul Chamber of Commerce and Investment (KCCI) Mr. Ahmad Shah Hakimi, and a number of Afghan traders went to Turkish Embassy for Afghanistan and expressed their deepest condolences for the victims of the latest earthquake in Turkey.

Mr. Muhmand said, “Afghans really appreciate the tremendous humanitarian assistance of the government and people of Turkey during natural disasters and economic crisis and assert this earthquake as an immense adversity in the history of Turkey.”

He also acclaims Herat Chamber of Commerce and Investment (HCCI)’s on the spot and beneficial humanitarian aid donated for the sufferers of the latest earthquake which stroke Turkey in the hardest way possible.

ACCI’s CEO Mr. Ataye welcomed the Iranian Commercial Attaché Mr. Husain Rostaye and provided him with comprehensive information about the activities of the ACCI in regard to helping provide legal solutions to the problems of the traders and investors and providing them with the required facilities.

Mr. Rostaye suggested a number of ways how to expand commercial relations, exchange technical and professional delegations, get joint investments, launch exhibitions, and solve the existing problems in the ports.

Mr. Ataye said, “Afghanistan like a rising opportunity is a perfect place for investors to invest in different fields and ACCI is committed to providing them with the required facilities and support.”

He, furthermore, said that ACCI is going to share the above-mentioned problems with the relevant officials of the Islamic Emirates of Afghanistan (IEA) and will find suitable solutions.

At the end of the meeting, both sides insisted on mutual cooperation and organizing more meetings in this regard.

ACCI’s Chief Executive Officer Mr. Shafiqullah Ataye holds an online meeting with Nicolas Forzy the Co-Founder of Meriado (The global B2B marketplace built exclusively for chamber members) and discusses how it can be useful for the Afghan traders and investors.

Mr. Forzy said, “Meriado is a connecting point for gigantic companies and business corporations of the world that tries to accelerate the flow of trade and investment and provides the required facilities for chamber members.”
He, furthermore, said that the ACCI can play a vital role in introducing Meriado to Afghan traders and investors and how they can actively promote their businesses through it.

Mr. Ataye said, “Meriado is a significant and outstanding B2B marketplace that helps enhance trade and investment between the countries of the region and the globe.”
He also said that Meriado is a perfect place to introduce Afghan domestic products to international markets and that he will convince Afghan traders and investors to carry out their business activities through Meriado.