The Chamber of Commerce and Investment announced the conclusion of the six-day international exhibition in China, which saw the participation of 80 Afghan traders and industrialists.
Officials from the Chamber of Commerce said such exhibitions are vital for introducing Afghan products to foreign markets and fostering economic relations between countries.
Mirzaman Popal, Deputy Director of Finance and Administration at the Chamber of Commerce and Investment, said, "The private sector has a very good representation, and Afghan export products were showcased here. We can say that this year was a significant achievement for Afghan export products."
The exhibition, held on July 23 of this year in China, featured 41 booths where Afghan participants displayed products such as dried fruits, precious and semi-precious stones, medicinal plants, and carpets.
Some participants of the exhibition expressed their satisfaction with the level of visitors at the exhibition.
Habib Rahman, a booth owner, said, "Facilities should be provided so that other countries can participate more in domestic and international exhibitions."
Naveed Popal, another businessperson, said: "We urge the Ministry of Industry and Commerce to secure more booths in the coming years to encourage other sectors to display their products to the people of this country."
Other participants stated that more facilities are needed to participate in international exhibitions and market Afghan products.
Sayed Suleiman Farooqi, a booth owner, said: "It is very good for Afghans, especially for the export and trade of Afghans in Afghanistan. We are very happy to participate in this exhibition."
Previously, 250 Afghan traders and industrialists had showcased the country's domestic products in various sectors at an exhibition in Uzbekistan to gain access to its markets.
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