Minister of Industry and Commerce and Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment (ACCI)’s Chairman inaugurated the (Internal Products Exhibition) in Herat Province

ACCI’s Chairman Mr. Tawakal Ahmadyar, governor of Herat Province Mr. Sayed Abdul Waheed Qatali, ACCI’s Investment Deputy of the board of the directors Mr. Khairuddin Mael Ahmadi, head of the secretariat of the board of directors Khan Muhammad Sarfaraz Baz, head of the international relations of the board of directors Sayed Jawid Burhan, head of the finance of the board of directors Mr. Sherin Agha Sakhi, Khan Jan Alokzay, Azarakhash Hafizi members of the board of directors, Herat Provincial Chamber’s head Mr. Younus Qazi Zada, and ACCI’s Chief Executive Officer Mr. Sayed Zaman Hashimi inaugurated the (Internal Products Exhibition) in Herat Province.

Mr. Hashimi said, “Exhibiting internal products plays an important role in the increase of internal products and in the development of the economy of the country.” He, furthermore, said that the rate of the Afghan imports to the countries of the region is very low and hopes that H.E Ghoryani’s appointment could lead the Afghan imports to international markets.

Mr. Alokozay said, “Existing corruption in the governmental organizations and bribery in the highways of the country negatively affects internal products, economy, and the users.” He added that internal products cannot compete (imports) unless corruption vanishes.

H.E Ghoryani said that the Ministry of Industry and Commerce has launched effective and efficient programs to improve industry, commerce, and exports of the country and added that organizing exhibitions of the internal products are helpful for the stability of the economy.  

Out of 100 booths of the exhibition, 75 were especially dedicated to the handicrafts of the female traders.