IEA wants to turn borders into points of economic connectivity: Baradar — Pajhwok

KABUL (Pajhwok): Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar says the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) is working to complete unfinished economic projects while also pursuing infrastructure development, regional connectivity and trade expansion. He made the remarks at the opening of the Imam Abu Hanifa (RA) International Exhibition, which opened today (Wednesday) at the Afghanistan International Exhibition Centre in Kabul and will run for seven days. Hundreds of domestic companies are showcasing industrial and agricultural products at around 600 stalls at the 5th general and international Imam Abu Hanifa (RA) Exhibition. The products on display include food items, medicines, dairy products, construction materials, handicrafts, carpets, plastics, iron smelting and various other products. Addressing the opening ceremony, Baradar explained that the IEA was working to provide necessary facilities for trade and investment, reduce obstacles facing traders and create a suitable environment for the private sector, as private-sector participation was of fundamental importance to economic growth. He described the Wakhan economic and trade route as an example of such efforts, stressing that Afghanistan wanted to turn its borders from points of threat into points of connectivity for economic partnerships and find regional and international markets for domestic products. He added that the exhibition was an important initiative to showcase Afghanistan’s economic potential, support domestic products, expand trade relations and…