Mahmoud Siadat, Chairman of the Iran-Afghanistan Joint Chamber of Commerce, revealed that Afghan citizens have invested over $3bn in Iran, with more than 50% of foreign-registered companies in Iran owned by Afghan nationals.
Speaking to Iran's Student News Agency (ISNA), Siadat stressed the significant role of Afghan investors in Iran's economy, stating;
"Today, over 50% of foreign companies registered in Iran are Afghan companies." He also noted that Afghans constitute the largest group of foreign investors in Iran.
The influx of Afghan capital into Iran surged following the fall of Kabul to the Taliban in August 2021, reflecting Afghan traders' confidence in Iran's business environment. Siadat emphasized the pivotal role of private organizations, particularly the Iran-Afghanistan Joint Chamber of Commerce, in fostering bilateral trade relations.
In his interview with ISNA, Siadat called for greater support for Afghan entrepreneurs and advocated leveraging their capabilities to enhance economic ties between Afghanistan and Iran.
"The issues of Afghans in Iran must be addressed. They are our greatest asset for Iran's future in Afghanistan," he stated.
Despite the ongoing economic challenges in Afghanistan under Taliban rule, the Taliban government has expressed efforts to create an investment-friendly environment, aiming to attract both local and international investors back to Afghanistan.
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