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Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Ahead of the Imam Abu Hanifa (RA) Fifth National and International Exhibition, Mr. Mohammad Ibrahim Mohib, Deputy for International Relations of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment visited the Afghanistan International Exhibition Center to inspect the preparations and review the progress of ongoing work.

The visit was attended by several ACCI deputies and members of the Board of Directors, the Deputy for Policy and Technical Affairs of the Executive Board and a number of ACCI officials.

The delegation toured the exhibition halls, booths, hospitality areas, and other related sections, emphasizing the timely completion of preparations, coordination among the relevant departments, and provision of necessary facilities for exhibitors and domestic and international guests.

ACCI officials also stressed the need for comprehensive preparations to properly receive traders, investors, business delegations, and representatives of government institutions, ensuring that the Imam Abu Hanifa (RA) Fifth National and International Exhibition is held in an organized and dignified manner.

Tuesday, September 29, 2026

An internal meeting of the Transport and Transit Specialized Committee of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment was held under the chairmanship of Mr. Gul Mir Amini, Chairman of the Committee.

The meeting was attended by Mr. Ghulam Farooq Nabizada, Deputy Chairman of the Transport and Transit Specialized Committee, along with a number of officials and members of the Afghanistan Transport Companies Association and the Afghanistan Freight Forwarding Companies Association.

During the meeting, participants discussed and exchanged views on 38 issues and agenda items related to the transport, transit, and freight forwarding sectors and presented specific proposals aimed at improving the sector and addressing existing challenges.

Key issues discussed included standardizing transport companies and vehicles; enhancing the capacity of owners and drivers of freight vehicles and providing them with professional and modern training, particularly for heavy and high-tonnage vehicles; addressing existing challenges and restrictions at the country’s commercial ports and border crossings; strengthening the land transportation and logistics sector; and expanding railway transport services.

Other areas of discussion included the standardization of passenger terminals, addressing cross-border challenges faced by Afghanistan’s international transport vehicles, building capacity within freight forwarding networks, expanding logistics and passenger transport services, and facilitating the connection of these networks with reputable and internationally recognized standard networks.

Subsequently, to strengthen coordination, improve the organization of activities, and expand joint cooperation, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Afghanistan National Transport Association and the Transit and Freight Forwarding Association (AFCO).

Officials of ACCI’s Transport and Transit Specialized Committee expressed hope that the signing of the MoU would further strengthen coordination and cooperation among the relevant associations, contribute to more effective efforts to address existing challenges, and facilitate the provision of more standardized and organized services in the country’s transport, transit, and logistics sectors.

Mr. Sayed Karim Hashemi, Chairman of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment visited the Afghanistan International Exhibition Center to inspect preparations for the Imam Abu Hanifa (RA) Fifth National and International Exhibition and review the progress of ongoing work.

Several ACCI deputies and members of the Board of Directors also accompanied the visit. The Chairman toured various sections of the exhibition, including exhibition booths, venues for the opening and closing ceremonies, B2B business meetings, and other related areas.

Mr. Hashemi emphasized accelerating the preparations, strengthening coordination among the relevant departments, and completing all arrangements on time. He instructed the concerned teams to ensure appropriate facilities and arrangements for the presence and proper reception of domestic and international guests, traders, investors, and representatives of government institutions.

He also stressed the need for thorough preparations for the opening and closing ceremonies, proper arrangement of exhibition booths, organization of B2B meetings, and provision of the required facilities to ensure that the Imam Abu Hanifa (RA) Fifth National and International Exhibition is held as scheduled and to an appropriate standard.

Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Mr. Abdul Qasim Amarkhail, Member of the Board of Directors of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment and Chairman of the Dry Fruit Exporters Union together with a large number of fresh and dry fruit traders and exporters met with Mr. Mujib-ul-Rahman Shirzad, Deputy for Strategic Affairs of ACCI, and Mr. Gul Mir Amini, Member of the Board of Directors and Chairman of the Transport Committee.

During the meeting the Chairman of the Dry Fruit Exporters Union and the participating traders expressed their support for and confidence in the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment. They also appreciated the leadership and management of Mr. Sayed Karim Hashemi, Chairman of ACCI, as well as his efforts to support the private sector, safeguard the interests of the business community, and promote the country’s trade and exports.

They further highlighted the important role of ACCI in following up on traders’ challenges, facilitating trade, and strengthening economic relations with countries in the region and around the world. They also emphasized the continuation of cooperation and coordination between trade unions, exporters, and ACCI leadership.

In response, ACCI officials expressed their appreciation for the support and confidence of the business community and reaffirmed their commitment to addressing exporters’ challenges, facilitating the export process, and expanding markets for Afghan products.

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Mr. Sayed Karim Hashemi, Chairman of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment held an online meeting with Mr. Farhad Shah Rahman Alizadeh, Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Tajikistan to discuss the expansion of trade relations, investment, and cooperation between the private sectors of the two countries.

Both sides emphasized increasing bilateral trade, establishing direct connections between traders and investors, and organizing joint economic programs.

Mr. Hashemi invited Tajik traders and investors to participate in the Imam Abu Hanifa (RA) Fifth National and International Exhibition in Kabul. In response, the Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Tajikistan invited an Afghan delegation to participate in Tajikistan’s major Trade and Industrial Exhibition in Dushanbe.

Both sides also emphasized the exchange of business delegations and strengthening sustainable cooperation between the private sectors of the two countries.