Wednesday, 29th July 2026
Mr. Sayed Karim Hashemi, Chairman of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment (ACCI), accompanied by the Chamber's Deputy Chairmen, including Mr. Arian Zalgai Azimi, Deputy Chairman for Investment, Mr. Enayatullah Siddiqzai, Deputy Chairman for Services, Mr. Abdul Nafi Barakzai, Deputy Chairman for the Support of Domestic Production and Products, and Mr. Nejabat Haidari, Member of the Board of Directors, met with Mr. Ghulam Qadir Sakhizada, Deputy Head of the Afghanistan Carpet Dealers Association, at the ACCI main office.
During the meeting, the participants held comprehensive discussions on the challenges facing the export of Afghan carpets and explored practical solutions to overcome existing obstacles.
The Chairman of ACCI commended the dedication and hard work of Afghanistan's carpet weavers and manufacturers, emphasizing that carpet traders and exporters can play a key role in increasing exports by adopting modern marketing methods, expanding production, organizing national and international exhibitions, and strengthening global marketing efforts. He noted that such initiatives would not only boost Afghanistan's carpet exports but also contribute to supporting the country's carpet weaving sector and producers through both material and moral assistance, while enhancing the export of Afghan products as a whole.
The meeting also recognized the active and constructive role of the Afghanistan Carpet Dealers Association during the Afghan–Uzbek Business Forum. The Association's meaningful participation in the event was described as an important step toward strengthening bilateral trade relations and promoting Afghanistan's carpet industry.
Its presence at the forum provided an excellent opportunity to showcase the quality and potential of Afghan carpets while opening new avenues for cooperation and expanding access to regional and international markets.
At the conclusion of the meeting, Mr. Sakhizada, Deputy Head of the Afghanistan Carpet Dealers Association, expressed his appreciation for the valuable remarks of Mr. Hashemi, Chairman of ACCI, and Mr. Zalgai Azimi, Deputy Chairman for Investment. He thanked the Chamber's leadership for their continued support and for creating effective opportunities to promote carpet exports, reaffirming the Association's commitment to continued cooperation with ACCI.
