For the first time, a manufacturing company in Balkh has exported a 21-ton shipment of detergent products from Afghanistan to Europe.

According to officials, the private company has signed a five-year export contract with London for this product.

Rasuldad Amini, CEO of the private company, said: “This is our third shipment. The first was exported to Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, and today we have progressed from Asia to Europe, with our products shipped to London, UK.”

The head of Industry and Commerce in Balkh described the export as a sign of a new era for Afghanistan’s production and private sector.

Amir Mohammad Muttaqi, Head of Industry and Commerce in Balkh, said: “These innovations show that Afghan products match international standards in terms of quality and are capable of entering global markets.”

Members of the private sector emphasized that Afghan manufacturers and investors must work toward exports to support economic growth and job creation.

Asadullah Asadi, Head of the Balkh Chamber of Commerce and Investment, said: “Now that we’ve achieved political independence, we must also strive for economic independence. Without achieving economic self-reliance and balancing imports and exports, we cannot reclaim our dignity.”

Emamuddin Sanaie Zada, Head of the Balkh Chamber of Industries and Mines, also said: “We must create job opportunities for returning migrants. How long will we continue depending on others?”

Currently, in addition to agricultural products, Afghanistan exports carpets, traditional clothing, gemstones, and carbonated beverages to European countries.