KABUL, Nov. 18 — Afghanistan inaugurated a new agricultural products laboratory in the southern Kandahar province on Tuesday, a move that officials said marks a major step forward for the country’s agriculture sector which will help ensure the quality of its produce for both domestic and international markets.
The laboratory will test and monitor the quality of both export and import agricultural goods, ensuring that Afghan products could meet international standards before being exported from the country, Ziaulhaq Waziri, the head of the laboratory, said, emphasizing that the facility will help boost confidence in Afghanistan’s agricultural exports and promote trade.
According to the official, the number of factories in the country has grown from 3,000 to 6,500, reflecting broader efforts to expand industrial capacity.
Officials said this growth could significantly reduce Afghanistan’s reliance on neighboring countries for essential goods while creating new opportunities for private investment.
The Kandahar laboratory represents part of the government’s wider push to modernize the agriculture sector, strengthen quality control, and support economic development in the southern region of Afghanistan. (Xinhua)
