Governments alone cannot mobilize regional integration. To be effective, regional integration needs to have a “business logic,” one that also reflects the needs of MSMEs, Arancha González #RECCAVII #AfghanTrades
The Lapiz Lezuli Agreement is signed between the five affected nations today on the sidelines of the #RECCAVII in #Turkmenistan .
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Regional trade is not an option for #AFG , it is a necessity. This is especially true for the #SMEs that account for the bulk of its economy & the majority of all jobs. And the same is true for all countries in this region, says Arancha González #RECCAVII #AfghanTrades
We're quite heartened by the large turnout -- more than 400 delegates from governments, private sector & international organizations -- at #RECCAVII . Immense interest among all to see #Afghanistan connected regionally & globally 4 their own common benefit. Ashraf Ghani Adela Raz
Foreign Minister Salahuddin Rabbani and his #Turkmen counterpart hold press conference to discuss today's #RECCAVII meeting, highlighting the issues that were discussed & agreed upon, including reaffirmation of international commitment to #Afghanistan 's integration with the region.
Through #AfghanTrades International Trade Centre (ITC) together with EUinAfghanistan supports SMEs to overcome challenges and reach markets in the region and beyond, says Arancha González #RECCAVII