KABUL (BNA): Sheikh Shahabuddin Delawar, the Acting Minister of Mines and Petroleum, recently held a meeting with a Kyrgyzstan investor.
During the meeting, Delawar emphasized that investments in Afghanistan’s mineral resources should be made with full transparency and confidence.
As per the Ministry’s statement, Sheikh Shahabuddin Delawar met with the CEO of the Kyrgyzstan Mining Company and his delegation.
The Kyrgyzstan investor expressed interest in investing in Afghanistan’s mineral resources, particularly gold and antimony mines, leveraging their modern mining experiences and equipment. The company also offered to provide practical and technical training to Afghan engineers across various mining sectors.
He welcomed all investors interested in the country’s mineral resources, assuring them of the opportunity to invest with complete transparency and confidence.
In addition to the Kyrgyzstan investor, Delawar also met with an Indian investor who recently returned to the country for mining investment.
The investor expressed satisfaction with the Islamic Emirate’s recent decision regarding the restitution of properties seized from Hindus. They also showed interest in investing in Afghanistan’s mining sector, particularly in coal, marble, and lead.
He appreciated the interest of the Indian investor in the country’s mineral resources.
He stated that Afghanistan is home to all Afghans, and Hindu compatriots, like all other citizens, have equal rights to Afghanistan’s resources and wealth. They can invest in all of Afghanistan’s mines as per the principles and regulations.
The Ministry of Mines and Petroleum is prepared for any kind of cooperation, the minister added.
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