Mr. Mirwais Azizi’s $10 Billion Investment: A Step Towards Afghanistan’s Economic Independence
Dipl.Ing. (VDI) G.S.Hassanzadah
Ibn Sina Research & Development organization
23.02.2025
Afghanistan, a country with a tumultuous history, has always been of
global interest due to its strategic location and rich natural resources.
Unfortunately, decades of war, insecurity, and economic poverty have prevented
the country from utilizing its potential. In such circumstances, humanitarian
efforts and large-scale investments in infrastructure development not only
revive hope for a better future but also represent a significant step towards
Afghanistan’s economic and political independence. One such unprecedented
initiative is Mr. Mirwais Azizi’s $10 billion investment over the next five
years. This historic investment, announced on February 19, 2025, at a ceremony
in the Intercontinental Hotel Kabul, attended by the First Deputy of the
Council of Ministers, Mr. Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, cabinet ministers, senior
officials, businessmen, industrialists, and a large number of our compatriots,
has the potential to bring about a transformative change in the country’s
economy and infrastructure.
Mirwais Azizi: A Man with National Concerns
Mirwais Azizi is one of Afghanistan’s most successful and wealthy
figures, having spent years abroad, particularly in Dubai, engaging in
extensive economic activities. Despite his vast wealth and prominent position
outside Afghanistan, he has always maintained his patriotic concerns and
demonstrated that no place is as valuable to him as his homeland. Through this
massive investment, Azizi not only brings his wealth back to Afghanistan but
also sends a strong message to his peers and the world: Afghanistan, despite
its challenges, deserves development and progress.
Humanitarian Efforts by the Azizi Foundation
In the humanitarian sector, the Azizi Foundation will establish a large
medical complex in Kabul, which will include the following:
– A 400-bed hospital equipped for cancer treatment
– A 200-bed hospital for children and mothers
– An orphanage with a capacity of 10,000 children, including housing, a
school, and a health center
– A medical university
– A nursing school (midwifery)
– Dormitories for students
– A residential complex for doctors and professors at the medical
university
This medical complex, named “Faraeshta Azizi Medical City,”
will be built in Kabul’s District 8 on 350 acres of land at a cost of $500
million. The center will operate as a non-profit, providing advanced medical,
educational, and training services free of charge to underprivileged citizens.
Investment in the Energy Sector
In the investment sector, Mr. Azizi announced a five-year, $10 billion
plan focused primarily on energy production. The first project under this
initiative is a 200-megawatt solar power plant in Kabul, which began
construction the day after the ceremony and is expected to be operational
within eight months. The ultimate goal of this program is to establish dozens
of energy production centers with a total capacity of 10,000 megawatts across
the country.
The Importance of Infrastructure Investment in Afghanistan
Mr. Azizi’s $10 billion investment is primarily focused on developing
Afghanistan’s infrastructure. Strong and extensive infrastructure is the
foundation for economic growth and development in any country. In Afghanistan,
the lack of adequate infrastructure, particularly in the energy sector, has
long been a major obstacle to economic and social development. This investment
can pave the way for industrial development, mining, the establishment of large
agricultural-industrial complexes, modern cold storage facilities across the
country, modern transportation networks, sustainable energy systems, educational
and medical centers, and other vital infrastructure.
Economic Growth and Achieving Economic Independence
Given the scale of this investment, Afghanistan’s economy is expected to
see significant growth over the next five years. According to economic studies,
infrastructure investment can directly and indirectly increase the Gross
Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate. For example, investment in the energy and
transportation sectors can directly boost production and reduce commercial
costs. This, in turn, will enhance the competitiveness of Afghan products in
regional and global markets.
The Role of Azizi’s Investment in Reducing Poverty and Insecurity
Economic poverty has been one of the root causes of insecurity and proxy
wars in Afghanistan. Decades of poverty and deprivation have not only caused
suffering for the people but have also led to social issues such as
administrative corruption, moral decay, ethnic and religious divisions. Azizi’s
investment can help reduce poverty and insecurity by creating job opportunities
and improving living conditions.
The Lasting Legacy of Mr. Mirwais Azizi
Mr. Azizi’s $10 billion investment is not just an economic initiative
but also a historic and humanitarian act. It reflects his love and commitment
to his country and its people. Through this effort, Azizi has not only etched
his name in Afghanistan’s history as a patriot and humanitarian but has also
set an example for other wealthy individuals and investors in Afghanistan. This
courageous and noble act by Mr. Azizi and the strengthening of energy
infrastructure will open the door for broader and more extensive investments.
In conclusion, this massive investment has the potential to lift
Afghanistan out of the cycle of poverty and insecurity and steer it towards a
bright and independent future. Through this initiative, Mr. Mirwais Azizi has
shown not only the people of Afghanistan but also the global community that
Afghanistan, despite its challenges, is worthy of development and progress. May
this significant step inspire others to work together with cooperation and
empathy to guide Afghanistan towards peace, stability, and prosperity.
The Role of Ibn
Sina Research & Development Organization
The Ibn Sina Research
& Development Organization welcomes this historic initiative by Mr. Mirwais
Azizi as an independent research and advisory institution. It is ready to
provide necessary consultations in planning, research, and development
management for this massive national investment. Ibn Sina aims to build a
sustainable economy while reducing dependence on foreign aid and supporting
domestic as well as foreign investments for Afghanistan’s reconstruction.
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Afghanistan’s Economic Renaissance
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policymakers, and international partners are encouraged to collaborate in
shaping a prosperous future.
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