The Taliban’s Minister of Industry and Commerce, Nooruddin Azizi, has called on business representatives from 12 countries to invest in Afghanistan, according to a statement issued by the ministry on Tuesday.
The meeting included business figures from Turkiye, Qatar, Bahrain, Palestine, Yemen, Oman, Jordan, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Somalia, Malaysia and India.
During the meeting, Azizi highlighted what he described as investment opportunities and a favourable business environment in Afghanistan.
Afghanistan has historically relied heavily on imports and international aid. Since the Taliban returned to power in August 2021, much of that aid has been suspended, and many foreign investors have withdrawn from the country due to security concerns and a lack of international recognition.
Despite remaining largely politically and economically isolated, with Russia being the only country to formally accept Taliban diplomats, the group continues to seek foreign investment as a means of revitalising the Afghan economy.
