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Friday, August 21st, 2026
Mr. Mirajan Solaimānkhil, Deputy for Policy and Government Relations of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment (ACCI), led a business delegation, accompanied by Mr. Abdullah Rahimi, Mr. Zabihullah Samim, Mr. Hamidullah Habibi, and Mr. Mohammad Khalid Majid, members of the ACCI Board of Directors; Mr. Nasir Ahmad Soltanzada, Commercial Attaché of the Embassy of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan in Tehran; Mr. Moen Jan Khawafi, Deputy of the Balkh Chamber of Commerce and Investment; and a number of Afghan businesspeople, in visiting the 26th Iran International Industry and Construction Exhibition.
The exhibition was attended by government officials, economic stakeholders, and domestic and international companies and was inaugurated by the Minister of Roads and Urban Development of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Companies and industry and construction sector stakeholders from various countries across the region participated in the exhibition, showcasing their latest products, equipment, technologies, and capabilities in different fields of industry and construction.
During their visit to various exhibition booths, the ACCI delegation held discussions with a number of companies, manufacturers, and economic stakeholders regarding opportunities for cooperation, investment, and the transfer of knowledge and technology to Afghanistan. The parties also discussed Afghanistan’s potential in construction and infrastructure development, as well as opportunities for joint investment.
The participation of the ACCI delegation in the exhibition provided a valuable opportunity to strengthen relations between Afghanistan’s private sector, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and other countries in the region. It can also contribute to establishing new trade partnerships, attracting joint investments, and developing direct business connections between Afghan and foreign companies.
The Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment seeks to further promote Afghanistan’s economic potential, attract investment, and expand sustainable trade cooperation through active participation in international exhibitions and strengthening relations with chambers of commerce and economic institutions across the region.

Wednesday, August 19th, 2026
Mr. Sayed Karim Hashemi, Chairman of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment (ACCI), Mr. Ibrahim Mohib, Deputy Chairman for International Relations, other deputy chairmen and members of the ACCI Board of Directors met with Mr. Gholamreza Nouri Ghezeljeh, Minister of Agriculture of the Islamic Republic of Iran, his accompanying delegation, and Mr. Alireza Bigdeli, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Kabul, during a reception hosted by ACCI. The meeting was also attended by Mr. Mawlawi Sadr-e-Azam Osmani, Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock of Afghanistan; Mr. Ahmadullah Zahid, Deputy Minister of Industry and Commerce; and a number of other officials. The two sides emphasized the expansion of economic, trade, and investment cooperation between Afghanistan and Iran.
During the meeting, Mr. Sayed Karim Hashemi, Chairman of ACCI, welcomed the high-level Iranian delegation and highlighted the longstanding relations and historical, cultural, and economic ties between the two countries. He stated that Afghanistan and Iran possess significant potential for expanding mutually beneficial economic cooperation.
Referring to Afghanistan’s existing potential in agriculture, food processing, mining, energy, transit, manufacturing, and human resources, Mr. Hashemi emphasized the need to effectively utilize these capacities to increase trade volumes, attract joint investments, establish joint ventures, facilitate the transfer of knowledge and technology, develop processing industries, and create greater value within Afghanistan.
The Chairman of ACCI also called for expanded practical cooperation in the transfer of modern agricultural and irrigation technologies and methods, agricultural processing, production machinery, packaging, and the development of value chains. He stated that cooperation by Iranian companies and investors in these areas could contribute to the growth of domestic production and create new economic opportunities in Afghanistan.
He further emphasized the importance of providing greater facilitation for economic operators from both countries and called for cooperation between the relevant Afghan and Iranian institutions to facilitate visas for traders and investors, business travel, transit and movement of goods, banking interactions, customs procedures, and more effective utilization of trade port capacities.
Mr. Hashemi stressed that creating a favorable and predictable environment for trade and investment activities could increase private-sector confidence, expand bilateral trade, and contribute to sustainable economic cooperation between the two countries.
Mr. Gholamreza Nouri Ghezeljeh, Minister of Agriculture of the Islamic Republic of Iran, expressed his appreciation for the warm welcome and hospitality extended by Afghan authorities, ACCI leadership, and the country’s business community, and emphasized the importance of the longstanding and friendly relations between Afghanistan and Iran.
The Iranian Minister of Agriculture described the proposals presented by the Chairman of ACCI regarding the expansion of economic and trade relations as important and worthy of follow-up. He emphasized the need to transform the existing capacities between the two countries into practical, sustainable, and results-oriented cooperation.
Mr. Ghezeljeh, referring to recent changes and developments in Iran’s economic and trade conditions, stated that greater opportunities have emerged in certain areas, particularly for the export of food products, raw materials, construction materials, and health products, creating additional possibilities for cooperation and meeting the needs of the Afghan market.
He also highlighted new facilitation measures in Iran’s trade ports, customs procedures, and banking interactions, and encouraged Afghanistan’s private sector to make effective use of the available opportunities.
The Iranian Minister of Agriculture also announced plans to establish a special trade commission between Afghanistan and Iran in the near future. He stated that the commission, with the participation of specialists and experts from both countries, would provide a mechanism for the regular follow-up of trade and investment agreements and understandings.
He expressed hope that the establishment of this mechanism would enable agreed matters between the two countries to move beyond dialogue and understanding toward specific operational and implementation programs, thereby accelerating the expansion of trade and economic relations between Afghanistan and Iran.
The meeting was also attended by Mr. Ahmad Nabizada, Chairman of the Afghanistan Chamber of Industries and Mines; deputy chairmen of the Chambers of Agriculture and Artisans; and a number of Afghan traders and investors.
From the Iranian side, Mr. Akbar Fathi, Deputy Minister of Economic Affairs at Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture; Hassan Momeni, Director General of International Affairs at the Ministry of Agriculture; Gholamreza Golmohammadi, Chairman of the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization; and Mr. Seyed Sajjad Hosseini, Head of Public Relations at Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture, also attended the meeting.

Wednesday, August 19th, 2026
Mr. Sayed Karim Hashemi, Chairman of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment (ACCI), accompanied by Mr. Mayel Khairkhwah, Advisor to the Chamber, visited several industrial parks in Kabul, including Jumma Mohammadi Industrial Park and Barik-Ab Industrial Park, as well as a number of newly established factories operating in these parks.
The visit was conducted to assess the current situation of the industrial parks, review the progress of new investments, and identify the existing needs and challenges. During the visit, the availability of electricity, land, infrastructure, and other essential facilities for investors and factory owners was also assessed.
The ACCI Chairman also met with a number of investors and factory owners and listened firsthand to their concerns, needs, and proposals. During these meetings, the importance of supporting domestic investment, improving the environment for industrial activities, and creating suitable conditions for the development and expansion of industries was emphasized.
Mr. Sayed Karim Hashemi, emphasizing the importance of the industrial sector in economic growth, job creation, and strengthening domestic production, stated that the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment is committed to raising the concerns and needs of the private sector, particularly investors and producers, with relevant institutions through legal channels and to providing the necessary cooperation and follow-up to address them.
He also encouraged investors to continue and expand their industrial activities and investments in the country, emphasizing the need for joint cooperation between the private sector and government institutions to develop industrial infrastructure and improve the investment environment.

Saturday, August 15th, 2026
Mr. Arian Zalgai Azimi, Deputy Chairman for Investment of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment (ACCI), accompanied by a group of Afghan traders and investors, participated in the Uzbekistan–China Investment and Trade Forum held at the Termez International Trade Center.
The forum was attended by Mr. Alhaj Nooruddin Azizi, Minister of Industry and Commerce; Mr. Mawlawi Mohammad Yusuf Wafa, Governor of Balkh Province; Mr. Jamshed Khojaev, Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Uzbekistan; the Minister of Culture of the People’s Republic of China; the Governor of Surkhandarya Province; the Afghan Ambassador to Tashkent; the Deputy Minister of Mines and Petroleum; the Director General of State-Owned Enterprises; and a number of officials and private-sector representatives from Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, and China. The participants emphasized the expansion of economic and trade cooperation and joint investment.
The Afghan delegation emphasized the importance of expanding trade and economic relations with Uzbekistan and China, establishing new transit corridors, increasing Afghan exports to regional markets, and attracting foreign investment.
During a bilateral meeting between Afghan and Uzbek officials, the participants discussed expanding economic cooperation and joint investment in the mining, agriculture, and energy sectors. The Uzbek side expressed interest in investing in various sectors, while the Afghan side emphasized its readiness to facilitate the necessary conditions for investment and joint cooperation.
Mr. Arian Azimi, Deputy Chairman for Investment of ACCI, raised the opportunities and challenges facing the private sector during the bilateral meeting and stated that ACCI is ready to pursue joint investment initiatives with its Uzbek counterpart.
On the sidelines of the forum, Mr. Azimi also met with the Chairman of the Surkhandarya Chamber of Commerce and the Director of Agriculture of Surkhandarya Province. The discussions focused on Afghan cotton and fresh fruit, as well as the readiness of Afghanistan’s private sector for joint investment. The participants also discussed establishing processing plants for Afghan fresh and dried fruits in Uzbekistan and exporting processed products from Uzbekistan to European markets.
The Chairman of the Surkhandarya Chamber of Commerce of Uzbekistan also committed to sharing proposals on the mechanization of Afghanistan’s cotton sector with ACCI.
During the visit, the Deputy Chairman for Investment of ACCI was accompanied by Mr. Najabat Haidari, Member of the ACCI Board of Directors; Mr. Kambiz Sadri and Mr. Dawlat Khan Mofakker, Deputy Chairmen of the Balkh Chamber; Khairuddin Mayel Ahmadi, Advisor; and Mr. Merajuddin Parhez, Mr. Attila Kamgar, and Mr. Zabihullah Kahmardi, Members of the Balkh Provincial Board of Directors.

Wednesday, August 19th, 2026
Mr. Sayed Karim Hashemi, Chairman of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment, met with Mr. Fahmi Solak, Chairman of Sonay Investment, Construction and Energy Company of Turkey, to discuss and exchange views on ways to expand economic and trade relations and strengthen cooperation between the private sectors of Afghanistan and Turkey.
During the meeting, both sides, emphasizing the friendly relations and existing capacities between Afghanistan and the Republic of Turkey, discussed opportunities for cooperation and investment in various economic sectors and highlighted the important role of the private sector in developing trade and economic relations between the two countries.
The establishment of a joint and permanent trade market between Afghanistan and Turkey was also discussed. This market could serve as a suitable platform for the sustained presence of companies, traders, and investors from both countries, the promotion and supply of products, the expansion of trade networks, and the establishment of direct connections between economic actors in Afghanistan and Türkiye.
Mr. Sayed Karim Hashemi welcomed the proposal to establish such a trade platform and emphasized the readiness of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment to facilitate connections between economic actors of the two countries, support the establishment of joint cooperation, and provide the necessary conditions for investment and trade.
Both sides expressed hope that through the continuation of such discussions and the establishment of practical mechanisms for cooperation, new opportunities would be created to increase bilateral trade, attract investment, expand joint cooperation, and strengthen economic relations between Afghanistan and Turkey.