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Monday, September 14, 2026

A meeting between the Chairmen of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment and the Afghanistan Chamber of Industries and Mines was held to review the process of establishing and completing the required procedures for the joint-stock company.

During the meeting, the legal, administrative, and technical aspects of the company were discussed and views were exchanged. The participants also discussed the appointment of an eleven-member commission to engage with traders and investors across the country and identify interested, active, committed, and reputable shareholders.

The Chairmen of both Chambers emphasized accelerating the relevant procedures, ensuring effective coordination among the concerned institutions, and establishing a clear framework for advancing the affairs of the joint-stock company.

Saturday, September 12, 2026

The third meeting of the Technical Committee on the Establishment of a Joint-Stock Company was held with the participation of the presidents of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment (ACCI) and the Afghanistan Chamber of Industries and Mines, along with a number of members of the boards of directors of both institutions.

During the meeting, members of the Technical Committee discussed and exchanged views on key issues related to the establishment and registration of the joint-stock company, including the type and structure of the company, founders and shareholders, the number and value of shares, the amount of initial investment, the method of arranging and distributing shares, the company’s legal and management framework, and the procedures for completing the legal and administrative stages of registration and obtaining a business license.

The technical and legal requirements for the company’s establishment phase, as well as the necessary measures to advance the process in an organized and transparent manner, were also reviewed, along with the views and recommendations of committee members.

At the end of the meeting, following a summary of the discussions, the necessary instructions were issued to advance the affairs, complete the technical and legal reviews, and expedite the legal procedures for establishing the company.
The meeting was held to strengthen coordination among committee members and create the foundation for establishing an organized, transparent, and professionally structured joint-stock company.

Sunday, September 13, 2026

The Chairman of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment (ACCI), accompanied by a delegation, traveled to Bamyan Province, where he met and held discussions with local authorities, officials of trade chambers, traders, investors, and representatives of the private sector of the province.

At the beginning of the visit, the Governor of Bamyan Province warmly welcomed the Chairman of ACCI and his accompanying delegation. The governor also met with the delegation at the Governor’s Office, where discussions were held on matters of mutual interest.

During the meeting, the participants discussed the status of trade and investment in Bamyan, the province’s economic capacities and opportunities, the challenges facing traders and investors, and ways to strengthen cooperation and coordination among the local administration, ACCI, and the private sector.

Subsequently, the ACCI Chairman and his delegation participated in a large gathering held at the five-star Bam-e Asia Hotel in Bamyan. The event was attended by the Governor of Bamyan, heads and officials of the institutions of the Islamic Emirate, municipal officials, officials of the Bamyan Chamber of Commerce and Investment, traders, investors, private sector representatives, religious scholars, elders, and community leaders of the province.

During the event, the Governor of Bamyan, a number of heads and officials of the institutions of the Islamic Emirate, and the Chairman of ACCI delivered speeches and shared their views on economic growth, trade development, investment, and support for the private sector.

In his speech, the Chairman of ACCI discussed the development of trade, promotion and expansion of investment, support for the private sector, creation of employment opportunities, poverty reduction, and strengthening economic activities within the framework of the Chamber’s authorities and responsibilities. He emphasized the need for greater cooperation and coordination among the institutions of the Islamic Emirate, trade chambers, and the private sector.

Referring to the economic potential of Bamyan Province, he stated that the province possesses significant capacities in agriculture, industry, trade, tourism, and investment. He added that the effective utilization of these capacities could play an important role in economic growth, the creation of employment opportunities, improvement of people’s livelihoods, and poverty reduction.

During the continuation of the gathering, the challenges, proposals, and views of traders, investors, and private sector representatives of Bamyan were heard. Discussions were also held on possible solutions to the existing challenges and the provision of further facilities for the development of trade and investment.

Furthermore, in order to support the Bamyan Chamber of Commerce and Investment and address some of its renovation-related challenges and needs, the Chairman of ACCI pledged assistance worth AFN 2 million. The assistance aims to facilitate improved operations and better service delivery for traders and investors in the province.

As a gesture of hospitality and in appreciation of the visit of the Chairman of ACCI, the Governor’s Office of Bamyan presented him with a traditional Chapan made in Bamyan Province.

The delegation accompanying the Chairman included Mr. Abdul Nafi Barakzai, Deputy of ACCI; Mr. Khalid Majid, member of the Board of Directors and Chairman of the Specialized Committee for Precious and Semi-Precious Stones; Mr. Hamidullah Habibi; Mr. Hewad Baz; and Mr. Gul Mir Amini, members of the Board of Directors of ACCI.

Following the conclusion of the programs, Mr. Gul Mir Amini, member of the Board of Directors of ACCI and Chairman of the Transport Committee, hosted a luncheon attended by approximately 250 participants, including officials and authorities of the Islamic Emirate, the Governor of Bamyan, the Chairman of the Bamyan Chamber of Commerce and Investment, the Chairman of the Bamyan Chamber of Commerce and Industries, traders, investors, private sector representatives, elders, and community leaders of Bamyan Province.

The gathering provided a valuable opportunity to strengthen relations, continue discussions, and exchange views among local authorities, trade chambers, and private sector representatives.

The Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment, reaffirming its commitment to supporting traders, investors, and the private sector, remains dedicated to conveying their challenges, requests, and proposals to the relevant authorities and continuing its efforts to improve the business environment, develop trade, promote investment, and strengthen the private sector across the country.

Friday, September 11, 2026

The second meeting of the Joint Committee on the Establishment of a Joint-Stock Company was held under the chairmanship and in the presence of Mr. Sayed Karim Hashemi, Chairman of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment (ACCI), and Mr. Ahmad Nabi Zada, Chairman of the Afghanistan Chamber of Industries and Mines.

During the meeting, committee members discussed and exchanged views on the establishment of joint-stock companies, investment opportunities, and ways to commence the practical operations of these companies.

Following a review of the issues raised, it was decided that, as a first step, a joint-stock company would be established in the oil refining and processing sector. In the first phase of the project, the construction of a standard oil refinery and processing plant with a production capacity of 5,000 metric tons of diesel and petrol per day is planned.

The plant is expected to be designed and constructed using modern technology and advanced equipment, in accordance with the recognized standards of regional countries, Afghanistan’s national norms and standards, and quality, safety, and environmental protection requirements.

The purpose of establishing this plant is to meet part of the needs of the domestic market, reduce dependence on imported petroleum products, attract private-sector investment, create employment opportunities, and develop the oil refining and processing industry in the country.

The legal, technical, financial, and operational stages involved in establishing the joint-stock company were also discussed during the meeting. The technical members of the committee were instructed to conduct the necessary studies and present specific plans and proposals for further review and decision-making.

Sunday, September 13, 2026

The fourth meeting of the Joint Committee on the Establishment of a Joint-Stock Company was held on Saturday evening, with the participation of the presidents of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment (ACCI) and the Afghanistan Chamber of Industries and Mines, traders, advisers, technical teams, and officials from the Ministry of Industry and Commerce.

During the meeting, the legal, administrative, and technical aspects of establishing the joint-stock company were discussed and deliberated. Key issues included the company’s structure and legal personality, registration requirements and procedures, the number of founders and shareholders, preparation of the Articles of Association, determination of capital and shares, and other requirements related to the establishment of the company.

It was initially agreed that, as a first step, 50 united, capable, and trusted traders and investors from the private sector would be selected as the founders of the company. The selection of founders will be based on their investment capacity, commitment, interest, and ability to participate in major economic projects.

It was also agreed that, following the finalization of the company’s legal and technical framework and the confirmation of the initial 50 founders, the authority to decide on increasing the number of shareholders and admitting new shareholders in the future would rest with the company’s founders. Any increase in the number of shareholders would therefore be carried out based on the decision and agreement of the founders.