Trade and Economy

China’s peace initiatives in Afghanistan reflect a broader strategy of promoting regional stability through pragmatic engagement, development assistance, and counter-terrorism cooperation.

Afghanistan possesses a wealth of nonfuel minerals whose value has been estimated at more than US$1 trillion. For millennia the country was renowned for its gemstones – rubies, emeralds, tourmalines and lapis lazuli

the Afghan government has unveiled plans to kickstart several mega economic and trading projects at the onset of the new solar year.

With improved security under the Taliban, Afghanistan's mineral-rich landscape offers economic opportunities. Vast reserves of copper, lithium, and gemstones could drive growth, but challenges like infrastructure deficits and governance issues remain.