Category: Governance

Afghanistan attracts $10.65 billion in investment interest

Officials from the Ministry of Economy under the Islamic Emirate say that, since the beginning of the current solar year, domestic and foreign companies have expressed interest in investing a total of 10.654 billion dollars in various sectors. Of this, contracts worth $6.682 billion have already been signed with Afghanistan.

EU plans €45 million aid for Afghan farmers

The European Union’s Special Representative for Afghanistan Thomas Nicholson has stated that the EU aims to provide 45 million euros in aid for alternative crop programs for Afghan farmers in the near future.

Sanctions remain a significant obstacle to investments

Officials from the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment state that despite the abundant investment opportunities in the country, international sanctions remain a significant obstacle to both domestic and foreign investments.