AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoInvestment: Iranian officials say the country’s private sector is keen to invest in Afghanistan’s manufacturing and mining industries, offering technology and expertise and inviting Afghan industry representatives to a mining exhibition. Agriculture: A shortage of cold storage puts produce at risk and contributes to estimated losses of 25% of harvests; the Agriculture Ministry says it is promoting packaging centres and exhibitions. Mining: Panjshir sold 7,234 carats of emeralds at auction for nearly 7 million Afghanis, while miners continue to face hazardous conditions and use basic tools. Industry: Power shortages have shut more than two-thirds of factories in Kandahar, with industrialists warning they may move their businesses. Trade: Kyrgyzstan’s ambassador invited an Afghan business delegation to Bishkek to discuss investment, exports and direct transport links.
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