PANJSHIR(BNA): Two prominent Russian investors have expressed strong interest in investing $30 million in Panjshir province, focusing on the mining sector and establishing manufacturing plants. These investors, who visited Panjshir to explore potential opportunities, met with Hafiz Mohammad Agha Hakim, Governor of Panjshir, to outline their investment plans.
According to Bakhtar News Agency, the Russian businessmen highlighted their intent to invest in the technical extraction of minerals, as well as to build production factories for tomato paste, fruit juice, mineral water, and beverages. They stated that their initiative would not only capitalize on Panjshir’s agricultural produce but would also collect fruits from other regions. These fruits will be processed into juice and prepared for export to Central Asian markets.
The investors emphasized that with the establishment of these production facilities, Panjshir would generate an annual export revenue of approximately $3 million from fruit juices, tomato paste, and other beverage products to regional markets.
The investors further acknowledged the favorable business environment created by the establishment of the Islamic Emirate and the improved security across Afghanistan, noting that these conditions make the country an attractive destination for foreign investment.
They confirmed that their preliminary assessments for investment in Panjshir have been completed, and they expect to commence their operations soon.
In response, Governor Hakim welcomed the large-scale investment plans of the Russian entrepreneurs, particularly in the technical mining sector and the establishment of production facilities. He assured the investors of full support and cooperation from the provincial authorities, emphasizing that such projects would contribute significantly to Panjshir’s economic development.
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