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Afghanistan offers five-year tax exemption to Indian gold mining investors
Azizi added that Indian firms will be charged only a 1% tariff on machinery imports meant for investment projects.
Afghanistan’s Industry and Commerce Minister, Alhaj Nooruddin Azizi, announced on Monday that his government is prepared to offer five-year tax exemptions to companies investing in new sectors, including gold mining, as part of a push to attract foreign investment.
Speaking at an interactive session hosted by industry body Assocham, Azizi noted that ongoing tensions with Pakistan are creating barriers to trade, and said Afghanistan is looking to strengthen economic ties with India.
“There is huge potential in Afghanistan, and you won’t face much competition,” he told Indian businesses. “You will receive tariff support, and we can provide land. A five-year tax exemption will be available to companies willing to invest in new sectors.”
Azizi added that Indian firms will be charged only a 1% tariff on machinery imports meant for investment projects.
On gold mining, he said Afghanistan is seeking technically skilled and professional companies. “We request that you send your teams to conduct research and exploration. After that, they can begin operations. The only condition is that the processing should be done within Afghanistan so that jobs are created locally.”
The minister also urged India to address “minor” issues that are hampering trade, including visa processes, the air corridor, and banking channels. “These must be resolved to boost bilateral trade and investment,” he said, addressing Indian officials present at the event.
Azizi is currently on a five-day visit to India.
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Muttaqi discusses expanding economic ties with Kuwait’s Al-Sayer Group
Amir Khan Muttaqi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Emirate, met with Mohammad Nasser Mohammad Al-Sayer, CEO of Kuwait’s Al-Sayer Group.
According to a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Emirate, the meeting focused on Afghanistan’s current situation, security, stability, as well as opportunities in trade and investment.
Muttaqi described relations between Kuwait and Afghanistan as historical and positive, expressing hope for further expansion of comprehensive ties between the two countries.
Nasser Al-Sayer, expressing his satisfaction with his visit to Afghanistan, said he wanted to establish trade relations with Afghanistan in the future.
He added that his company plans to export fresh and dried fruits from Afghanistan to Kuwait and other markets.
The two sides also emphasized expanding economic and trade relations, strengthening joint cooperation, facilitating travel, and making effective use of investment opportunities available in Afghanistan.
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Germany deports 30 Afghan refugees to Kabul
The German government deported 30 Afghan nationals to Kabul on Tuesday on a charter flight from Leipzig Airport.
The German newspaper Bild reported that the migrants were transferred from Leipzig Airport to Kabul this morning.
This is the second group deportation of Afghan nationals since Berlin changed its policy regarding the return of Afghan asylum seekers.
Germany has expanded the deportation of Afghan nationals in recent months. In addition to people with criminal records, asylum seekers whose applications have been rejected are also now at risk of deportation.
Previously, 31 Afghan asylum seekers were transferred from Germany to Kabul on a charter flight.
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Indonesia reaffirms support for Afghanistan’s reintegration into global community
Qais Barakzai, Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of Afghanistan in Jakarta, welcomed Indonesia’s approach, saying Afghanistan appreciates the country’s constructive engagement.
Indonesia says it will continue supporting Afghanistan’s reintegration into the international community through constructive engagement.
Anis Matta, Indonesia’s Deputy Foreign Minister and Chairman of the Gelora Party, said he received a visit from Shoaib Baryalai, First Political Director at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on Monday, August 24.
In a post on X, Matta said he was briefed directly on progress in efforts by the authorities in Afghanistan to fulfill international commitments and advance the country’s reintegration into the international community.
He said Indonesia would continue its constructive engagement to support the process, with the aim of helping improve, stabilize and promote prosperity for the Afghan people.
Qais Barakzai, Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of Afghanistan in Jakarta, welcomed Indonesia’s approach, saying Afghanistan appreciates the country’s constructive engagement.
Barakzai said Afghanistan reaffirms its commitment to meaningful engagement with the international community, as well as to peace, stability and cooperation in the region.
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