The third National and International Imam Abu Hanifa Exhibition was inaugurated in Kabul with the participation of high-ranking officials from the IEA, the leadership of the Chamber of Commerce and Investment, diplomats from various countries, representatives of international organizations, and domestic and foreign investors.
Islamic Emirate officials at the exhibition emphasized the interim government’s commitment to expanding trade and economic relations with neighboring countries, the region, and the world.
Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, the Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, while highlighting the facilities created in Afghanistan, urged both domestic and foreign businesspeople to invest in various sectors of Afghanistan. He stated: “In today’s trade exhibition, in addition to showcasing domestic and foreign products, internal industries of the country will be strengthened on the one hand, and on the other hand, trade relations with participating countries and foreign companies will be expanded and strengthened.”
Meanwhile, Nooruddin Azizi, acting Minister of Industry and Commerce, and Attaullah Omari, acting Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation, and Livestock, noted that supporting the private sector to achieve self-sufficiency is one of the key policies of the Islamic Emirate.
According to Azizi, the Islamic Emirate is committed to supporting both domestic and foreign investors, and has major plans to attract investment in various production and industrial sectors. He said, “The Islamic Emirate is committed to attracting both domestic and foreign investments and has continuously sought to remove barriers to investment and provide necessary facilities.”
Furthermore, Afghanistan’s Ministry of Finance and Central Bank also affirmed the Islamic Emirate’s comprehensive support for Afghanistan’s private sector, working to provide more conveniences for businessmen and industrialists.
Sultan Mohammad Zubair, Deputy Minister of Finance, said: “We call on businessmen to carry out transactions through their banks and fully fulfill your national responsibility to maintain the stability of the banks.”
Abdul Rahman Qanat, Head of Banking Supervision at the Central Bank of Afghanistan, added: “I must say that during the three years of governance, we have covered all expenses from internal revenues.”
This week-long exhibition features 700 booths, where domestic and foreign companies, including Iranian industrial products, are showcasing their goods across various sectors such as agriculture, industry, carpets, mining, health, banking, handicrafts, machinery, transport, logistics, construction, telecommunications, education, women’s trade, and other sectors.