Interest from various countries around the world in investing in Afghanistan’s agriculture and livestock sector has increased.

According to the Ministry of Agriculture, countries such as Turkey, Iran, China, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Pakistan have so far expressed interest in investing in this area.

Ghulam Mohammad Kazem Shahamat, spokesperson for the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation, and Livestock, said: “Investors from various countries, including Turkey, Iran, Uzbekistan, China, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, and others, have expressed interest in investing in Afghanistan. The ministry is committed to providing all necessary facilities for both domestic and foreign investors in accordance with the principles of the Islamic Emirate.”

Meanwhile, some experts view foreign investment in the agriculture and livestock sectors as crucial for mechanizing these industries and increasing employment opportunities for citizens.

Abdul Nasir Reshtia, an economic affairs expert, said: “What seems most important is Afghanistan’s agriculture sector. This sector has great potential to attract investment and create jobs. Around 80% of the Afghan population is engaged in agriculture, and 60% depend on it for their livelihood. The more effort is made to boost agriculture and livestock, the more poverty and unemployment can be reduced.”

Qutbuddin Yaqubi, another economic expert, said: “Investment in horticulture, the modernization of agricultural technology, and the development of agricultural infrastructure can significantly improve this sector and ultimately enhance the economic well-being of the people and the country.”

Previously, the Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation, and Livestock of Afghanistan announced that the country is nearing self-sufficiency in the production of legumes, wheat, and in the poultry sector.