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Efforts underway to standardize processing of export goods: Baradar
Baradar called on all exporters to ensure their exports meet international standards, preserving the country’s reputation, and to remain vigilant against competitors who may attempt to undermine Afghanistan’s exports.
The Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar Akhund, says export processing zones will be established in six provinces of the country, including Kabul, and that he is trying to ensure the processing of export products meets international standards.
Marking National Export Day at an event in Kabul, Baradar emphasized the importance of trade relations between countries to meet their respective needs through exports and imports. He highlighted that countries with higher export volumes see significant growth in domestic production and accelerated economic development.
Baradar assured all export companies in Afghanistan that the Islamic Emirate’s export-oriented economic policies will elevate the country’s export levels, ensuring that all surplus production is commercially exported to other countries.
He announced that under the directive of the IEA supreme leader, export processing zones meeting international standards will be established in six provinces, including Kabul.
The land transfer and ownership processes for these zones have been completed, and they will soon be operational to standardize exports, he said.
Referring to the export process, Baradar stated that exports are currently conducted from 13 provinces to various countries around the world.
The IEA has set up offices in these provinces to facilitate and expedite the export process, significantly reducing the time required for export procedures. He mentioned that efforts are being made to find potential and alternative markets for Afghan export goods in the region and globally, with progress already achieved in negotiating preferential tariffs.
He called on all exporters to ensure their exports meet international standards, preserving the country’s reputation, and to remain vigilant against competitors who may attempt to undermine Afghanistan’s exports.
He stressed the importance of exporting finished products instead of raw materials, aligning with the Islamic Emirate’s economic policies.
Processing raw materials domestically will create opportunities for new factories to operate.
Addressing the National Export Day gathering, Baradar revealed that the IEA is negotiating with reputable international companies to standardize all national ports, aiming to enhance the quality and quantity of exports.
This initiative is expected to have a significant positive impact on the country’s export sector.
To ensure transparent and reliable exports, Baradar urged all security agencies to prevent smuggling, impose severe penalties on offenders, and protect the efforts of the IEA and traders.
Baradar also appealed to national traders to build cold storage facilities in accordance with international standards to prevent the deterioration of manufactured goods and agricultural products.
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Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Thursday that his country must move forward by forming blocs with Afghanistan, China, and Bangladesh.
In his address at the All Pakistan Chambers Presidents’ Conference, Dar mentioned that he had traveled to Kabul and met with officials of the Islamic Emirate following the tensions in Pakistan-Afghanistan relations in recent years.
The Pakistani official also noted that he met with Afghan officials for the second time during his recent visit to China.
During his recent visit to Beijing, Ishaq Dar attended a trilateral meeting between the foreign ministers of Pakistan, Afghanistan and China.
He told a news conference on Thursday that Pakistan, Afghanistan and China agreed at the meeting not to allow use of their territory against each other.
Afghanistan and China have jointly pledged that terrorist groups will not be allowed to operate in these countries, Dar said.
He, however, emphasized that the problem of terrorism is not something that can be ended with the push of a button, but that its solution requires time.
The Islamic Emirate has provided 200 million AFN in cash assistance to traders in Kandahar whose goods were destroyed in a fire last year.
The fire occurred in the auto parts market of Spin Boldak district, Kandahar, burning down 250 shops and causing losses estimated at 550 million AFN to the traders.
Nooruddin Turabi, acting head of the National Disaster Management Authority, stated that the total damages amount to approximately 550 million AFN.
Meanwhile, the affected traders have expressed satisfaction upon receiving the assistance, calling it an important step toward reviving their businesses.
Meanwhile, officials from the Kandahar Chamber of Commerce are urging the Islamic Emirate to implement a comprehensive development plan in the district to prevent future fires.
Sediq Mohmand, head of the Kandahar Chamber of Commerce, said: “Our request to the government is to implement a master plan in Spin Boldak district so that commercial, residential, and market areas can be clearly and properly organized.”
According to Kandahar firefighting officials, there were 126 fire incidents in the province last year. They reported that their efforts in controlling the fires prevented damages worth 2.31 billion AFN.
Ishaq Dar, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, announced on Thursday that China has expressed interest in financing the Trans-Afghan Railway project, which aims to connect Uzbekistan with Pakistan through Afghanistan.
Speaking at a press conference, Dar said that during his recent visit to Beijing, he held discussions with Chinese and Afghan officials regarding the railway project. He emphasized that the time has come to move forward with its implementation.
He also stated that during a trilateral meeting in Beijing, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and China agreed that none of the three countries would allow their territory to be used against one another.
According to Dar, both Afghanistan and China jointly committed to preventing terrorist groups from operating within their borders.
Addressing regional security concerns, Dar noted that terrorism is not an issue that can be resolved with the push of a button, but one that requires time and continued cooperation.
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