Afghanistan’s Taliban-led Ministry of Industry and Commerce said that Minister Nooruddin Azizi met with Yu Xiaoyong, China’s Special Envoy for Afghanistan, to discuss expanding trade relations and investment opportunities.
During the meeting, Minister Azizi highlighted the
availability of a secure and conducive environment for investment and invited
Chinese investors to explore opportunities in various economic sectors in Afghanistan.
He also emphasized the need to enhance export facilities from Afghanistan to
China, particularly for cotton, pomegranates, pine nuts, gemstones, and other
Afghan export products, calling for improved customs, transit, and
transportation support between the two countries.
Yu Xiaoyong, China’s special envoy, noted the interest of
Chinese businesses and investors in accessing the Afghan market and described
Afghanistan as a country with untapped investment potential. He stressed the
role of relevant institutions in both countries in supporting the private
sector and developing economic ties.
The meeting concluded with both sides emphasizing further
cooperation between relevant authorities to facilitate trade and expand
investment.
