Officials of the Afghanistan National Standards Authority Meet with the EU Chargé d'Affaires on Improving Quality and Expanding Exports

Kabul – Afghanistan National Standards Authority – 1 Safar 1447

Ms. Veronika, the Chargé d'Affaires of the European Union in Afghanistan, paid an official visit to the Afghanistan National Standards Authority (ANSA), where she met and held discussions with the official of the authority.

Present at the meeting were Mr. Mawlawi Mohammad Asif Qanit, Deputy Technical Director of ANSA, along with directors and officials from relevant departments.

The purpose of the meeting was to strengthen the private sector, standardize domestic products, find suitable European markets for Afghan goods, and coordinate efforts regarding standards.

At the beginning, Mr. Qanit welcomed Ms. Veronika and delivered a comprehensive speech on bilateral cooperation, the exchange of experiences, and resolving trade-related challenges.

Ms. Veronika praised ANSA’s efforts and achievements and emphasized:

“We want to eliminate trade barriers and are ready to cooperate comprehensively with you in promoting exports. The exchange of standards is essential for facilitating trade, and we must share standards with one another. For goods that do not meet the standards, alternative solutions should be found.”

ANSA remains committed to improving the quality of domestic products, facilitating exports, and ensuring that goods are aligned with international standards as they enter global markets.

Such visits are considered a vital step toward national economic development and the promotion of a culture of standardization.