Investors demand security in Afghanistan

KABUL: (MEP) – No investment will take place in Afghanistan if the security of investors is not ensured, says the Chamber of Commerce and Industries.

Officials of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry have said that the signing of the security accord with America would attract a number of foreign investors to Afghanistan.

They added that foreign investors are currently not keen on investing in Afghanistan because they do not have the security assurance they seek.

Azarakhsh Hafizi, head of the International Relations committee of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry said, “Domestic investors have shown great interest in investing in the country and of late there has been substantial investments in the private sector.”

Earlier, the Finance Minister had also stated that the current security concerns caused by the delay in signing the accord, is proving to be a major factor that is affecting investments in the country.