Private sector, economic institutions seek US cooperation

Afghanistan’s private sector and economic institutions on Wednesday called on whoever wins the US presidential elections to continue America’s comprehensive cooperation with Afghanistan both politically and economically.

The institutions also urged the Afghan government to strengthen its relations with the US administration and with whoever leads the country from next year.

Afghanistan’s Chamber of Commerce and Investment (ACCI) said that strong relations with the US is in the interests of the country and has a positive effect on the country’s economy.

Meanwhile, the German Afghan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GACCI), said the US has already defined its policy regarding Afghanistan and that the winner of the presidential election – either Donald Trump or Joe Biden – will stick to the policies.

Economic analysts say the US has interests in Afghanistan and should continue its aid.

They say the winner of the elections will continue to follow policies established by the current Trump administration.

One analyst said that although the US has not been able to solve Afghanistan’s political and military problems in almost 20 years, its economic cooperation continues to boost the Afghan economy.