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[00:02:11] In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful, in this sensitive
[00:02:15] phase of global and regional changes, Afghanistan is one of the countries in
[00:02:18] the region that has an environment of internal
[00:02:22] stability and national sovereignty. This has created
[00:02:25] the opportunity for the country to move from
[00:02:28] political rivalries to economic cooperation. Afghanistan's
[00:02:32] foreign policy is independent, balanced and economy-oriented. The
[00:02:35] basic vision of the Islamic Emirate is that
[00:02:39] regional economic ties, transit,
[00:02:42] and investment for mutual benefits
[00:02:44] are in the interest of all countries.
[00:03:02] The Islamic Emirate in the country, internal, regional, Islamic
[00:03:06] Emirate,
[00:03:12] large,
[00:03:19] treasuries,
[00:03:24] economy.
[00:04:00] In the countries of the region and at the global level, it will naturally have
[00:04:04] direct effects on Afghanistan's trade, economy,
[00:04:07] transit, politics, and security. Because
[00:04:10] Afghanistan is always affected by regional
[00:04:14] games, and the more tensions increase between powerful
[00:04:17] regional countries and powerful global countries,
[00:04:21] the more it will have an impact on Afghanistan's economy.
[00:04:25] How can Afghanistan avoid
[00:04:27] being affected by these developments? When Afghanistan
[00:04:31] can maintain balanced policies between
[00:04:35] regional countries and foreign countries. If we maintain
[00:04:39] balance among countries and have economic,
[00:04:41] commercial, and transit alternatives,
[00:04:45] then these tensions will not have a significant
[00:04:49] impact on Afghanistan. But as long as Afghanistan
[00:04:52] needs the help of foreign countries, Afghanistan is a country
[00:04:56] dependent on foreign aid and imports, and Afghanistan
[00:05:00] is a consumer country and has a consumer
[00:05:03] market, it will always suffer from regional
[00:05:06] and foreign tensions. We must work more
[00:05:10] on infrastructure, and
[00:06:27] this country, South Asia, Central
[00:06:30] Asia, which
[00:06:33] has no status,
[00:06:36] Afghanistan's location creates
[00:06:39] both opportunities and challenges.
[00:07:08] increase domestic and foreign investors in Afghanistan. Create
[00:07:12] a transparent and accountable system in Afghanistan.
[00:07:16] Service centers in Afghanistan should be expanded. Customs
[00:07:20] centers and financial centers should be established
[00:07:23] more in Afghanistan. If the Afghan government
[00:07:27] provides these conditions, we can make more
[00:07:30] use of existing capacities, and the Afghan government
[00:07:34] should also focus more on public and private
[00:07:38] investments in the extraction of mines, the extraction
[00:07:41] of underground resources in
[00:10:18] Afghanistan and direct investment can provide opportunities.
[00:10:21] Internal infrastructure and electricity and
[00:10:38] other things. Afghanistan has an important
[00:10:41] location for energy, trade, and transit.
[00:10:44] If security and political stability exist, large
[00:10:48] projects like
[00:10:51] railways for the country
[00:11:04] that Afghanistan is a crossroads for connecting
[00:11:08] Central Asia to South Asia and South Asia
[00:11:11] to Central Asia, it must make proper
[00:11:14] use of its geopolitical location, and Afghanistan
[00:11:18] must be able to receive transit fees
[00:11:21] from the implementation of large projects. If
[00:11:25] large national and regional projects are implemented in
[00:11:29] Afghanistan, and we can build more railways
[00:11:33] in Afghanistan, meaning that we create new economic
[00:11:37] corridors for Afghanistan, and Afghanistan becomes a
[00:11:40] connecting bridge between the countries of the region,
[00:11:44] this can generally strengthen Afghanistan's geopolitical role,
[00:11:47] and this can directly and indirectly create
[00:11:51] employment opportunities in Afghanistan, reduce the poverty rate, and generally improve
[00:13:28] the per capita income of the government. In
[00:13:31] particular, the war between Iran and the United
[00:13:34] States and Israel in the Middle East, as well
[00:13:38] as the intensification of the war between
[00:13:41] Russia and Ukraine, and these economic
[00:13:45] competitions, war, and changes in global trade
[00:13:49] routes can also create challenges
[00:13:52] for Afghanistan's economy and politics,
[00:13:55] and can also be an opportunity,
[00:13:58] because Afghanistan is located in the heart
[00:14:02] of the region. Therefore, if its
[00:14:05] importance and stability are maintained,
[00:14:08] Afghanistan can use these changes to
[00:14:12] its own benefit, and from an economic
[00:14:16] perspective, Afghanistan can engage in transit
[00:14:19] trade, investment, and regional
[00:14:23] cooperation.
[00:14:31] If it has balanced and positive
[00:14:34] relations with regional countries,
[00:14:37] this can be beneficial for Afghanistan
[00:14:40] and can also provide
[00:14:43] a platform for economic growth
[00:14:47] and greater stability. And another thing
[00:14:50] is that Afghanistan
[00:14:52] has natural resources and also
[00:14:55] a suitable geographical location,
[00:14:57] and in addition to that, we
[00:15:00] have a young workforce and
[00:15:04] a very good capacity in agriculture,
[00:15:07] and it is important that these
[00:15:10] resources are used in
[00:15:13] a proper and
[00:15:15] transparent manner.
[00:15:24] China, Russia,
[00:15:27] Central Asian countries, and India, each have their
[00:15:30] own security and economic interests in Afghanistan. Therefore,
[00:15:34] Afghanistan feels the impact
[00:15:37] of their cooperation and influence. The regional rivalries
[00:15:41] that arise among the countries of the region
[00:15:45] will naturally have direct effects on
[00:15:48] Afghanistan's market and trade, because Afghanistan is
[00:15:51] an import-dependent country. Therefore, any tension
[00:15:55] that arises among the major countries of
[00:15:59] the region will have a direct impact
[00:16:02] on the consumer or end-user
[00:16:04] inside Afghanistan. When can we
[00:16:07] be free from these effects? When
[00:16:11] Afghanistan works more on infrastructure within
[00:16:14] the country and Afghanistan maintains a neutral
[00:16:18] policy, meaning that it never takes sides
[00:16:22] with powerful regional countries, and maintains
[00:16:25] good and amicable relations with all
[00:16:29] countries while preserving Afghanistan's national interests,
[00:16:33] so that we can have alternatives for
[00:16:36] trade with regional
[00:18:47] countries. In this case, Afghanistan will not be
[00:18:51] affected by regional tensions and can generally
[00:19:07] avoid direct impacts on Afghanistan, and Afghanistan
[00:19:11] will focus on state institutions, the
[00:19:15] private sector, and domestic and foreign
[00:19:18] investors in Afghanistan. If these factors
[00:19:22] and infrastructure are implemented in Afghanistan,
[00:19:26] and practical steps are taken with implemented
[00:19:29] projects in Afghanistan, we can create
[00:19:33] economic order in Afghanistan and improve
[00:19:36] Afghanistan's economic,
[00:20:47] commercial, and transit situation. Yes, it
[00:20:50] is important for the economic situation
[00:20:53] of Afghanistan. Many countries.
[00:21:18] The war is
[00:22:50] between Central and South
[00:22:53] and West Asia. If these large
[00:22:56] projects such as railways,
[00:23:00] roads, and
[00:23:02] energy
[00:23:05] transmission, and trade corridors
[00:23:08] are implemented, we can say
[00:23:12] that if they are implemented, Afghanistan
[00:23:16] will undoubtedly become a very important
[00:23:20] transit and trade hub in the
[00:23:23] region. And these
[00:23:26] projects will not only increase
[00:23:29] the country's income, but
[00:23:32] will also create thousands of
[00:23:36] job opportunities, attract investment,
[00:23:39] whether domestic or foreign,
[00:23:42] and promote trade and
[00:23:45] generally strengthen economic relations
[00:23:51] with neighboring countries. And
[00:23:55] finally, Afghanistan's geographical
[00:23:57] location can turn
[00:24:01] from a challenge
[00:24:04] into an economic
[00:24:07] and strategic opportunity. In
[00:24:10] general, due to its geographical location, Afghanistan
[00:24:14] is an important part of regional
[00:24:17] equations. If political stability, extensive
[00:24:20] international interaction, and economic
[00:24:24] reforms continue,
[00:29:04] Afghanistan can take advantage
[00:29:06] of its geographical
[00:29:12] location as a good economic
[00:29:16] and strategic opportunity. Mujahideen
[00:29:19] and soldiers of Islam,
[00:29:23] you are a symbol of sacrifice and
[00:29:26] selflessness, who
[00:29:40] with hearts full of faith
[00:29:43] steadfastness.