Deputy PM Addresses Seminar on IEA’s Policy on Attracting Investments
2025-11-22
Mawlavi Abdul Salam Hanafi, Deputy Prime Minister for Administrative Affairs, participated in and delivered a keynote speech at a scientific seminar held at the Afghan Academy of Sciences, which focused on explaining the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan’s policy on attracting investments.
At the beginning of his address, the Deputy PM expressed his appreciation for the organizer of the seminar and highlighted that a strong economy is fundamental to the development of all sectors of society. He emphasized that Islam encourages productive work to achieve a prosperous and just society, noting that without a functional economy, a nation cannot effectively advance in areas such as technology or safeguard its independence and national dignity.
Mawlavi Abdul Salam Hanafi underscored that Afghanistan, after half a century, is experiencing security and stability under the Islamic Emirate. He highlighted key achievements, including the elimination of administrative corruption, the prohibition of narcotics cultivation, trafficking, trade, and use, and the collection of addicts—describing these as significant accomplishments for the Afghan nation.
The Deputy PM reaffirmed the Islamic Emirate’s strong commitment to supporting investment and stated that the government is fully prepared to provide all necessary facilities and incentives for traders and investors.
He discussed the strategic importance of investing in sectors such as mining, energy, transportation, communications, and other industries. He stressed that domestic production is crucial for economic growth, job creation, self-sufficiency, and the development of national talents. Supporting local production strengthens the national economy and reduces reliance on imported goods.
Furthermore, he explained that promoting domestic production leads to economic growth, increases national revenue, mitigates economic vulnerability, enhances exports, establishes banking and trade facilities, develops electronic trading systems, strengthens infrastructure, ensures reliable energy supply in factories and industrial parks, and creates numerous employment opportunities, thereby reducing national dependency on foreign resources.
Mawlavi Abdul Salam Hanafi called on national traders and investors to focus on the quality of their products, particularly in the food and pharmaceutical sectors.
He also addressed the return of migrants from neighboring countries and the financial and human losses caused by recent natural disasters, urging traders, philanthropists, and the Afghan public to provide support according to their capacity.
In conclusion, the Deputy Prime Minister emphasized that the Islamic Emirate seeks constructive and respectful relations with all neighboring countries and the international community. He stated that all issues should be resolved through dialogue and negotiation, noting that war benefits no party. Solutions should be guided by reason, mutual respect, and a win-win approach to ensure peace and security for all nations involved.
