Afghanistan
A nation in complex transition. Stabilizing the economy through regional transit integration, mining concessions, and large-scale agricultural infrastructure.
GDP Growth '25
~4.3%
Qosh Tepa
Phase 2: 90%
Inflation
~2.0%
Focus
Connectivity
Strategic Vectors 2025
Key pillars of economic stabilization and infrastructure.
Water Infrastructure
Qosh Tepa Canal Phase 2 (177km) nearing completion (90%). Headworks 75% complete. Aiming to irrigate 550k hectares in the north.
Mineral Extraction
Mes Aynak Copper project active after years of delay. Site access road completed July '25; archaeological preservation talks ongoing with MCC.
Trans-Afghan Rail
Feasibility study for Termez-Kabul-Peshawar link due early 2026. Strategic aim to link Central Asia to Pakistani ports.
Domestic Energy
Amu Darya oil basin production rising to ~1,350 tons/day. Drilling of 25 new wells planned to boost output to 3,000 tons by late 2025.
Kabul & Resource Corridor
The capital remains the hub for administration and international engagement. To the southeast, the Logar province hosts the Mes Aynak copper deposit, critical for future fiscal revenue.
Northern Provinces
The epicenter of infrastructure development. The Qosh Tepa canal winds through Balkh and Jowzjan, while Hairatan port serves as the primary trade gateway to Uzbekistan and Central Asia.
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