Afghanistan’s Joint Economic Commissions with Saudi Arabia and China to Become Operational

The regular meeting of the Economic Commission, chaired by the Deputy PM for Economic Affairs, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar Akhund, was convened today, Nov 25, 2025. The meeting reviewed the activation of Afghanistan’s joint economic commissions with Saudi Arabia and China, as well as the inclusion of new members in these commissions. Following comprehensive deliberations, the reactivation of the commissions was approved and new members were added. These commissions will further strengthen coordination on bilateral trade, investment in Afghanistan, and joint economic cooperation between Afghanistan and the mentioned countries.

The meeting also heard the report of the designated committee regarding the allocation of land in the Hairatan Industrial Park in Balkh Province for industrialists and investors. After hearing the report, it was decided that the land of the Hairatan Industrial Park should first be regularized through clarification of inter-departmental ownership. At the same time, the Ministry of Urban Development and Housing was instructed to prepare a revised development plan for the industrial park, taking into consideration the existing infrastructure.

Additionally, the meeting approved the awarding of a contract for nephrite deposits in the Sikandara area of Sarkano District in Kunar Province, as well as the proposal for the construction of a five-story commercial market in Mazar-e-Sharif, the capital of Balkh Province.

These decisions were forwarded to the Office of the Esteemed Amir-ul-Mu’minin, Sheikh Sahib (may Allah Almighty protect him), for final approval.