Minister of Industry and Commerce, Nooruddin Azizi, held discussions with Chinese Ambassador Zhao Xing in Kabul regarding the enhancement of exports from Afghanistan to China, focusing on products such as pine nuts, pomegranates, and precious stones. The Ministry of Industry and Commerce stated that the objective of the meeting was to minimize transportation expenses, boost […]
To safeguard the environment and enhance the vegetation surrounding the Qosh Tepe Canal, 400,000 saplings have been relocated from Kabul to this region. This initiative is intended to enlarge green areas, mitigate soil erosion and land degradation, and cultivate a thriving ecosystem around this significant irrigation scheme.
During the inauguration of the National Tree Planting Program, Dr. Zainul Abedin Abed, the technical deputy director of the National Environmental Protection Authority, unveiled plans to plant in excess of two million trees nationwide in the upcoming year. Stressing the program’s significance in enhancing environmental conditions and combating climate change, he highlighted the agency’s even […]
The Inter-Ministerial Investment Committee held its regular meeting on March 4, 2025 at Marmarin Palace. During this meeting, two proposals were presented for discussion: One regarding the construction of a commercial market by the private sector on land belonging to the Ministry of Hajj and Religious Affairs in Balkh province, and another concerning the liquefied […]
In a bid to improve bilateral trade relations, Mohammad Yunus Mohmand, First Vice President of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment, met with the President of the Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment in Islamabad. Key concerns discussed included the recent closure of Pakistani ports, which Mohmand described as economically damaging and a breach […]
A trade delegation from Afghanistan, led by Minister of Industry and Commerce Nuruddin Azizi, and Uzbekistan, led by Minister of Investment, Industry, and Trade Laziz Qudratov, convened in Termez, Uzbekistan. The Afghan Ministry of Industry and Commerce reported that the discussions at the meeting centered on Uzbekistan’s potential investments across various economic sectors in Afghanistan. […]
The Deputy PM for Economic Affairs, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar Akhund, attended the inauguration ceremony of several major charitable and commercial projects, as well as educational institutions, launched by Azizi Group today, February 20, 2025. During his speech at the ceremony, the Deputy PM stated that the initiation of key projects by Azizi Group in […]
In a significant step towards economic development, the new Khairkhwa Market has been officially inaugurated, marking a milestone in public-private partnerships in Afghanistan. Built with an investment of over $33 million, the modern market complex spans 9,361.16 square meters and features nine floors, including two dedicated to parking and seven for shops and offices. With […]
Representatives from the Ministry of Industry and Commerce have disclosed that in 2024, Afghanistan exported a total of 15,200 metric tons of medical supplies to various countries. Abdul Salam Jawad, the ministry’s spokesperson, highlighted that these exports predominantly comprised Anja and Shirin Boya products, resulting in earnings of approximately 20 million US dollars. Jawad further […]
Afghanistan and Uzbekistan have inked trade agreements worth $4.5 million during a meeting between Afghan Minister of Industry and Commerce Nooruddin Azizi and a visiting Uzbek business delegation comprising representatives from both the government and private sectors. The discussions focused on enhancing coordination to implement existing agreements, boosting bilateral trade, and supporting private sector initiatives. […]