Taliban Claims Over 6,500 Manufacturing Factories Operate Across Afghanistan
Despite widespread economic challenges, the acting Minister of Industry and Commerce of the Taliban administration announced that more than 6,500 manufacturing factories are operating across Afghanistan, with new factory registrations continuing.
The ministry’s press office issued a statement about the celebration of “National Export Day,” attended by several members of the Taliban cabinet, private sector representatives, and ambassadors. During the event, Nooruddin Azizi, acting Minister of Industry and Commerce, described exports as the backbone of the economy and spoke about implementing an integrated export management program.
He said representatives from relevant departments are working jointly to facilitate exports, and infrastructure projects for export zones in six zones of the country are progressing. He claimed that if the current pace continues, these projects will be completed within a year.
During the meeting, several Taliban officials, including Sheikh-ul-Hadith Mawlawi Noorul Haq Anwar, General Director of Administrative Affairs, Mawlawi Attaullah Umari, acting Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock, and other officials, spoke about industrial growth, agricultural development, and removing trade barriers.
Additionally, officials from chambers of commerce, industry, agriculture, and artisans emphasized the need to support exporters and increase investment. At the end of the ceremony, top exporters in various sectors such as coal, fresh and dried fruits, saffron, carpets, precious stones, and industrial products were honored with certificates of appreciation.
Such events are held amid economic activists repeatedly citing serious challenges to Afghanistan’s exports, including banking restrictions, money transfer difficulties, and reduced access to global markets over recent years.
