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.
