A man presents agricultural products at an exhibition in Kabul, Afghanistan, Nov. 18, 2025. A week-long industrial and commercial exhibition opened in Kabul, Afghanistan's capital, on Monday, drawing local and foreign companies, the state-run Bakhtar News Agency reported. Running from Nov. 17 to 23, the event aims to promote the country's domestic industries and agriculture, expand markets for local products, and attract investment. (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua)

KABUL, Nov. 17 (Xinhua) -- A week-long industrial and commercial exhibition opened in Kabul, Afghanistan's capital, on Monday, drawing local and foreign companies, the state-run Bakhtar News Agency reported.

Running from Nov. 17 to 23, the event aims to promote the country's domestic industries and agriculture, expand markets for local products, and attract investment.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Minister of Industry and Commerce Nooruddin Azizi reaffirmed the government's strong support for locally made goods and its openness to both domestic and foreign investment. ■

A woman presents home decoration products at an exhibition in Kabul, Afghanistan, Nov. 18, 2025. A week-long industrial and commercial exhibition opened in Kabul, Afghanistan's capital, on Monday, drawing local and foreign companies, the state-run Bakhtar News Agency reported.

Running from Nov. 17 to 23, the event aims to promote the country's domestic industries and agriculture, expand markets for local products, and attract investment. (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua)

A woman presents home decoration products at an exhibition in Kabul, Afghanistan, Nov. 18, 2025. A week-long industrial and commercial exhibition opened in Kabul, Afghanistan's capital, on Monday, drawing local and foreign companies, the state-run Bakhtar News Agency reported.

Running from Nov. 17 to 23, the event aims to promote the country's domestic industries and agriculture, expand markets for local products, and attract investment. (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua)