Afghanistan and Iran Agree to Establish Textile Factory in Helmand

Helmand province officials have reached an agreement with Iranian investors to establish a joint textile factory focused on cotton processing and yarn production. The project is expected to create jobs, boost economic cooperation, and add value to agricultural products. A delegation led by the deputy governor of Helmand held meetings in Iran's South Khorasan province resulting in the investment agreement as well as understandings on expanding ties in mining, agriculture, and livestock sectors of Helmand.

The initiative is anticipated to generate employment opportunities for residents in the province while strengthening economic relations with Iran. It will also help in adding value to the agricultural products that are grown locally in the area.

Local traders, farmers, and economic experts have welcomed the development, viewing it as a positive step toward improving market access for their products and reducing poverty in Helmand. The province produces nearly 200,000 tons of cotton annually, with most of the output having been exported to Pakistan in the past.