The inauguration ceremony marking the launch of operations at the Kandahar Cement Factory was held in the presence of senior officials of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, including Mr. Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar Akhund, Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs; Mr. Sheikh Shahabuddin Delawar, Chairman of the Afghan Red Crescent Society; Mr. Haji Mullah Shirin Akhund, Governor of Kandahar Province; Mr. Zabihullah Mujahid, Spokesperson of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan; Mr. Abdul Latif Nazari, Professional Deputy Minister of Economy; other senior officials of the Islamic Emirate; local officials of Kandahar Province; representatives of the private sector; traders and investors; religious scholars; tribal elders; and other guests.
Mr. Sayed Karim Hashemi, Chairman of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment, attended the ceremony and congratulated the people of Kandahar and all Afghans on the commencement of the factory’s operations. He emphasized the importance of investment in the industrial sector and the role of the private sector in promoting economic growth, creating employment opportunities, and strengthening domestic production.
Mr. Hashemi expressed his appreciation to Mr. Ahmad Nabizada, the project’s investor, as well as all officials and individuals who contributed to its completion and launch. He also called on Afghan traders and investors, both inside and outside the country, to actively contribute to Afghanistan’s reconstruction and the strengthening of the national economy by investing in production and infrastructure sectors.
He noted that developing domestic industries and increasing national production would create employment opportunities, reduce dependence on imports, and help move the country towards economic self-sufficiency. He also reaffirmed ACCI’s commitment to supporting the private sector and encouraging investment.
The ceremony was also attended by Mr. Mirajan Sulaimankhail, Deputy Chairman for Policy and Government Relations; Mr. Enayatullah Seddiqzai, Deputy Chairman for Services; Mr. Abdul Nafi Barakzai, Deputy Chairman for Supporting Domestic Production and Products; Mr. Habibullah Omar, Deputy Chairman for Cultural and Social Affairs; and Mr. Yahya Pashtoon, member of ACCI’s Board of Directors.
