Minister of Industry and Commerce Meets with the Ambassador of the Republic of South Korea

March 27, 2021

H.E Nisar Ahmad Ghoryani Minister of Industry and Commerce, met with Mr. Choi Taeho Ambassador of the Republic of South Korea to Kabul in his office and discussed the expansion of economic-trade cooperation between the two countries.

During the meeting, Mr. Ghoryani, while appreciating the cooperation of the Republic of South Korea with the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in various fields said, the Ministry of Industry and Commerce wants to expand trade relations with South Korea through a bilateral agreement.

Besides, H.E Nisar Ahmad Ghoryani Minister of Industry and Commerce asked Mr. Taeho to cooperate in the construction of five permanent exhibitions which are to be established by the MoIC in different provinces of Afghanistan in accordance with international standards.

Mr. Ghoryani also called on the South Korean ambassador to assist this ministry in building and equipping an exhibition with international standards so that Afghanistan can export its products to international standards.

Moreover, H.E Ghoryani added, the Ministry is going to create a permanent market for Afghan products in Seoul, the capital of South Korea.

The South Korean ambassador, Mr. Choi Taeho said, his country also wants to cooperate in expanding trade relations between Kabul and Seoul.

The South Korean ambassador added, in order to facilitate the expansion of trade relations between the two countries, they will facilitate visa requirements for Afghan businessmen and will cooperate the MOIC in all aspects.

Colcluding, the two sides positively assessed the future of Afghanistan-South Korea trade relations, emphasizing the expansion of trade relations between the two countries.