The end of electoral tensions and signing of the political agreement for the formation of the National Unity Government have reinforced hope in fundamental changes and developments in the country's economy.
Alongside the public, the business community has called on the new government to put economic development on top of its agenda.
The electoral deadlock had undermined business activities, pushing the country on the edge of an economic recession. But the formation of a government of national unity has somewhat restored people's faith in the development of the economic sector.
“We are very happy. Our sales have increased since yesterday," businessman Shafiq Ahmadi said.
“Sales were increased within hours of the agreement being signed,” another businessman Basir added.
Many factories and local business were closed as a result of the electoral stalemate.
“We are happy that the agreement was signed, because it helped us restart our projects. I hope the reconstruction process moves forward in all provinces,” private company owner Naweed Noori said.
Based on the statement of the financial sector officials, electoral tensions have led to a 30 percent budget deficit, as about five billion dollars of economic opportunities were lost and nearly six billion financial assets were transferred abroad in the past six months.