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Thursday, September 10, 2026

Mr. Mujib-ul-Rahman Shirzad, Deputy for Strategic Affairs of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment (ACCI), met with Mr. Mawlawi Abdul Rasheed Rashid, Mayor of Kabul, to discuss matters related to traders and shopkeepers in the city.

During the meeting, a number of challenges and concerns faced by traders and shopkeepers at the Tahiya Maskan Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Market, located in District 4 of Kabul, were raised, and ways to address these issues were discussed and exchanged.

During the meeting, Mr. Najabat Haidari, Member of the Board of Directors, along with representatives of traders and shopkeepers at the fresh fruit and vegetable market, shared their concerns with the Mayor regarding the determination and payment of shop rents, rental fees for rooms on the second floor of the market, arrangements concerning the ownership and use of shops, and the sealing of certain shops by Kabul Municipality officials.

The market representatives emphasized that addressing these issues and strengthening coordination between the relevant authorities and traders could contribute to improving the business environment, preventing disruptions to commercial activities, and ensuring better order and organization within the market.

After listening to the concerns and views of the traders’ and shopkeepers’ representatives, Mr. Mawlawi Abdul Rasheed Rashid, Mayor of Kabul, provided the necessary explanations regarding the issues raised and emphasized the importance of addressing them responsibly.

The Mayor of Kabul also instructed the relevant municipal officials to review the issues raised and take the necessary measures to address the concerns of traders and shopkeepers within the framework of applicable laws, principles, and regulations.

Mr. Mujib-ul-Rahman Shirzad, Deputy for Strategic Affairs of ACCI, also reaffirmed the Chamber’s commitment to following up on the concerns and legitimate demands of the business community and working to strengthen coordination between the private sector and government institutions.

The Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment continues to work through legal channels with relevant institutions to raise the challenges and concerns of economic stakeholders and supports the creation of a suitable environment for commercial activities, investment, and business development in the country.

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Officials from the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment (ACCI) and the Afghanistan International Exhibition Center announced at a press conference that preparations for the Fifth Imam Abu Hanifa (RA) National and International Exhibition are progressing, with companies from more than 20 countries having so far confirmed their participation in the exhibition.

Mr. Zainullah Hassany, Acting Head of the Executive Board of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment, said that ACCI, in cooperation with the Afghanistan International Exhibition Center, has accelerated preparations for the exhibition and is working to make the event an effective platform for showcasing Afghanistan’s production, industrial, and technical capacities and expanding economic engagement at the regional level.

He added that the Imam Abu Hanifa (RA) Exhibition has become one of the country’s major economic events in recent years, providing an important opportunity to introduce Afghan private-sector products and capacities to international markets.

Mr. Ahmad Shakil Hazim, Deputy for Policy and Technical Affairs of the Chamber’s Executive Board, stated that, at the initiative of ACCI, approximately 50 countries have been invited to participate in the exhibition, and more than 20 countries have so far confirmed the participation of their companies. According to him, Uzbekistan, Iran, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, India, Russia, and several other countries from the region will be among the participating countries.

He also expressed hope that the participation of foreign companies in the exhibition would facilitate direct connections between Afghan and foreign companies, help identify new markets, and expand trade and investment cooperation.

Mr. Mohammad Sabir Latifi, Head of the Afghanistan International Exhibition Center, emphasized the center’s readiness to organize the exhibition as effectively as possible and highlighted the importance of cooperation from the private sector, the public, and the media in showcasing the country’s economic achievements and capacities.

Mr. Mohammad Payman, Deputy Head of the Afghanistan International Exhibition Center, described the Imam Abu Hanifa (RA) Exhibition as an important opportunity to showcase domestic products and establish connections between Afghan producers and companies and foreign markets.

The Fifth Imam Abu Hanifa (RA) National and International Exhibition will be held with the participation of companies and representatives from various economic sectors. In addition to showcasing domestic and foreign products, the exhibition will provide a platform for expanding trade relations, exchanging experiences, and establishing new partnerships between Afghan companies and companies from other countries.

ACCI Chairman Meets with the Ambassador of Turkmenistan

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Mr. Sayed Karim Hashemi, Chairman of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment (ACCI), met with Mr. Khodja Ovezov, Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Afghanistan, at his office to discuss the expansion of trade and economic relations, facilitation of private-sector cooperation, and the utilization of shared economic opportunities between the two countries.

During the meeting, the Ambassador of Turkmenistan expressed satisfaction with the ongoing economic and commercial activities in Afghanistan, emphasized the importance of developing economic relations between the two countries, and invited the Chairman of ACCI to participate in two major economic events in Turkmenistan.

One of these events is the Turkmenistan Investment Forum, which is scheduled to be held in Ashgabat in October of this year.
Mr. Sayed Karim Hashemi expressed his appreciation for the Ambassador’s visit to the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment and welcomed the long-standing and friendly relations between the two countries. He described Afghanistan and Turkmenistan as two neighboring and friendly countries with deep historical, cultural, and trade ties.


He stated that the continuation of economic cooperation between the two countries could contribute to expanding bilateral trade, increasing investment, developing transit routes, and creating new opportunities for the private sectors of both countries.

Referring to the recent meeting between Mr. Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar Akhund, Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs of Afghanistan, and the Leader of Turkmenistan, Mr. Hashemi described the meeting as a sign of the willingness and interest of both sides to strengthen and expand economic and trade relations between Afghanistan and Turkmenistan.

He emphasized that Afghanistan’s private sector welcomes any practical step toward expanding economic relations between the two countries and that ACCI is ready, within the framework of its authorities and responsibilities, to facilitate and strengthen interaction, communication, and cooperation between traders and investors of the two countries.

The Chairman of ACCI also noted that the major trade and transit routes between Afghanistan and Turkmenistan remain open and operational under normal conditions. He stated that the Torghundi Port in Herat Province and Aqina Port in Faryab Province are among the important trade and transit routes connecting Afghanistan and Turkmenistan. He emphasized that the continued operation of these routes and the movement of commercial vehicles through them are of particular importance for expanding trade and strengthening Afghanistan’s economic connectivity with Central Asia.

In another part of the meeting, Mr. Hashemi highlighted the importance of the Imam Abu Hanifa (RA) Exhibition and provided the Ambassador with the necessary information about the event.

He stated that the exhibition will be held for the fifth time on October 7 of this year and can provide an important opportunity to showcase Afghanistan’s production and trade capacities and establish direct connections between domestic and foreign traders.

The Chairman of ACCI invited the authorities, traders, and investors of Turkmenistan to participate in the exhibition, introduce Turkmenistan’s products and production capacities, become familiar with Afghan products and goods, and participate in the B2B programs that will be organized on the sidelines of the exhibition.

Mr. Hashemi further highlighted the existing capacities and opportunities in Afghanistan in the fields of energy, agriculture, industry, mining, transportation, logistics, and other economic sectors. He considered increased interaction between traders and investors of the two countries essential for identifying and effectively utilizing these opportunities.

He emphasized that developing direct connections among economic stakeholders, organizing business meetings, creating joint investment opportunities, and increasing trade exchanges can play an important role in transforming existing capacities into practical economic projects and cooperation.

At the conclusion of the meeting, the two sides discussed Afghanistan’s geographical position and economic potential in connecting Central and South Asia, as well as the opportunities arising from this position for the development of trade and transit.

They also discussed major regional and infrastructure projects, including the TAPI gas pipeline project, and the role of such projects in strengthening economic and energy cooperation among countries in the region.

The meeting emphasized the importance of maintaining continued contacts and engagement among the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment, the Embassy of Turkmenistan, and the business communities of the two countries in order to create more favorable conditions for expanding economic cooperation, increasing bilateral trade, and utilizing joint investment opportunities.

Wednesday, September 9th, 2026

Mr. Sayed Karim Hashemi, Chairman of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment (ACCI), met with Mr. Dmitry Zhirnov, Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Afghanistan, on the sidelines of a ceremony commemorating the 35th anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Uzbekistan. The two sides discussed ways to expand economic and trade relations between Afghanistan and Russia.

During the meeting, the Chairman of ACCI expressed his appreciation for the cooperation and efforts of the Embassy of the Russian Federation in strengthening and developing trade and economic relations between the two countries. He emphasized the importance of increasing bilateral trade, expanding economic cooperation, and encouraging joint investments.

Mr. Hashemi called on the Ambassador of the Russian Federation to facilitate efforts to encourage Russian traders and investors to explore investment opportunities in Afghanistan’s major sectors with strong economic potential. He also invited the Ambassador to encourage Russian traders and companies to participate in the Fifth Imam Abu Hanifa (RA) National and International Exhibition, which is scheduled to be held in Kabul on 15 Mizan, corresponding to 7 October of this year.

The Chairman of ACCI also emphasized the importance of organizing an official visit by an Afghan business delegation to Moscow and requested the cooperation of the Embassy of the Russian Federation in planning and facilitating bilateral meetings between the Afghan business delegation and representatives of Russia’s private sector, particularly the country’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

In response, the Ambassador of the Russian Federation welcomed the upcoming Fifth Imam Abu Hanifa (RA) Exhibition in Kabul and expressed his readiness to encourage Russian traders and companies to participate in the exhibition. He also emphasized the Embassy’s readiness to cooperate in planning and coordinating the visit of the Afghan business delegation to Russia and to facilitate trade and economic meetings between private sector stakeholders from the two countries.

The Russian Ambassador further emphasized the need to identify and utilize existing opportunities and capacities for joint investment, expand economic cooperation, and increase bilateral trade. He described the role of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment in connecting the private sectors of the two countries and facilitating trade interactions as important and constructive.

The meeting was held as part of efforts to strengthen economic and trade engagement and create new opportunities for cooperation between the private sectors of Afghanistan and Russia.

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment (ACCI) and the Afghanistan Chamber of Industries and Mines (ACIM) aimed at facilitating and creating the necessary conditions for the establishment of a joint-stock company, a joint working committee between the two chambers was formed, and the committee held its first meeting today (Wednesday) at the headquarters of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment.

The meeting was chaired by the Chairman of the Boards of Directors of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment and the Afghanistan Chamber of Industries and Mines, with the participation of the technical and working members of the joint committee.

During the meeting, the “Roadmap and Implementation Procedure for Facilitating the Establishment of a Joint-Stock Company through the Joint Cooperation of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment and the Afghanistan Chamber of Industries and Mines” was discussed and reviewed. The participants exchanged views on developing a practical, transparent, and organized mechanism for identifying investment opportunities, attracting investors, establishing and registering joint-stock companies, and supporting joint private-sector activities.

The technical members of the committee were also tasked with finalizing the roadmap and implementation procedure in accordance with the provisions of the MoU and the relevant legal frameworks, and with creating the necessary conditions for launching the practical phase of the joint-stock company establishment process.

The Chairman of the Boards of Directors of both chambers emphasized the importance of close cooperation and coordination between the two institutions, utilizing the capacities of the private sector, encouraging joint investments, and creating new opportunities for the expansion of economic activities. They also provided the necessary guidance in this regard.

The formation of this joint working committee represents another practical step toward implementing the provisions of the MoU between the two chambers and establishing an organized framework to facilitate investment and commercial and industrial partnerships in the country.