This online meeting was held with the aim of permanently reopening the trade and transit ports between the two sides under all circumstances, strengthening mutual cooperation, establishing coordinated mechanisms to resolve trade-related problems, and effectively utilizing existing capacities to expand economic relations between the two countries.
From the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment (ACCI), Mr. Alhaj Sayed Karim Hashemi, Chairman of the Chamber, along with members of the Board of Directors, heads of provincial chambers, and a number of prominent traders of the country participated in the meeting.
From the Pakistani side, Sheikh Atif Tanveer, Chairman of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry, along with several heads of chambers of commerce and industry from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Quetta, North Waziristan, and Kurram, were also present.
Mr. Hashemi described the closure of the trade and transit ports as harmful to the trade and economies of both neighboring countries, as well as to the wider region.
He added that, since the ports have been closed by the Government of Pakistan, he requested the Chairman of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry to share the concerns of the private sectors of both countries with senior government officials and urge them to ensure the permanent reopening of the trade and transit ports under all circumstances.
He described traders as ambassadors of peace between nations and called upon them to play an active role in improving trade relations between the two countries.
Mr. Tanveer referred to the government and people of Afghanistan as brothers and emphasized the need for organizing multiple meetings aimed at reopening the trade and transit ports and resolving the challenges faced by the private sectors of both countries.
He assured his full cooperation in conveying traders’ concerns to senior officials of the Government of Pakistan.
30.12.2025
