The Economic Deputy Office of the Prime Minister’s Office says that the inter-ministerial committee has attracted more than 35 billion Afghanis in investment across the country since the start of its activities.
Deputy spokesperson of the Islamic Emirate, Hamdullah Fitrat, stated that during its operation, the committee has comprehensively reviewed projects in various sectors—particularly infrastructure, power systems, residential and commercial construction, agriculture, transport, and information technology.
Fitrat added that attracting these investments has created job opportunities for thousands of people.
He said:
“These projects are being implemented in different provinces, with a total value reaching 35 billion Afghanis. Their implementation has directly and indirectly created job opportunities for thousands of citizens and has also boosted the domestic construction materials market. Domestic and foreign investors can take advantage of existing investment opportunities in Afghanistan and submit their proposals to the inter-ministerial investment committee under the framework of the Economic Deputy Office.”
According to the Economic Deputy Office, the committee operates within its structure, with the primary goal of attracting investment.
The committee facilitates both domestic and foreign investments, coordinates between investors and relevant institutions, and works to improve economic growth in the country.
Officials from the Chamber of Commerce and Investment say these investments have been made in sectors such as energy—especially solar power—water dams, check dams, small dams, residential and commercial buildings, transport infrastructure, overpasses, and railway line expansions extending into Afghanistan from the Islam Qala and Aqina ports.
According to officials, projects such as cold storage facilities for agricultural products, the Qosh Tepa canal project, and the export of fresh fruits have also created opportunities for investment and are moving Afghanistan toward self-sufficiency.
The Chamber’s spokesperson, Jan Agha Naveed, said:
“From the Chamber of Commerce’s perspective, the sectors where investments have been made are highly impactful economically, as they have created employment opportunities for hundreds of people. These investments have been in solar energy, check dams, mining, and construction sectors.”
Some economic analysts consider the government’s role crucial in attracting foreign investment and emphasize the importance of offering special incentive packages, such as tax reductions.
Economic analyst Noorullah Aziz said:
“In current conditions, investment in all sectors is important—whether agriculture, industry, telecommunications, services, mining, or energy production. What matters is that the current system can create various opportunities and facilities. These could include tax reductions, easing procedures, or removing banking obstacles for money transfers.”
Other analysts believe that the Islamic Emirate’s economy-oriented foreign policy has been effective in attracting investments worth billions of Afghanis.
Economic analyst Zalmay Afghanyar said:
“In the past four years, the Afghan government has made efforts in several areas, and it is important that investments worth billions of Afghanis are being made in the country, which will be highly beneficial.”
According to analysts, attracting tens of billions of Afghanis in investment in sectors such as energy, agriculture, and technology shows that economic growth and job creation are being pursued with seriousness and commitment.
