Azizi Bank Chief: Afghanistan’s Banking System Has Remained Stable Under Sanctions

DID Press: Head of Azizi Bank has stated that Afghanistan’s banking sector has maintained stability and resilience in recent years despite international sanctions and economic pressure.

Mirwais Azizi said the performance of the country’s financial system has surprised many international observers and analysts, who had expected severe disruption under current constraints.

He noted that despite ongoing economic challenges and financial restrictions, Afghanistan’s banking system has continued to function and has avoided large-scale financial instability.

Comparing Afghanistan’s situation with Lebanon, Azizi said Lebanon faced a severe banking and financial crisis, while Afghanistan’s system has remained relatively stable and has even shown improvements in some indicators.

He also pointed to lower inflation, relative stability of the Afghan currency against foreign currencies, and improved financial management as signs of progress, calling for continued reforms and strengthening of the country’s banking infrastructure.