Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar Akhund Meets with Investors from Uzbekistan

On July 1, 2024 Deputy PM for Economic Affairs Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar Akhund welcomed a delegation of investors from Uzbekistan to his office. During the meeting, the Uzbek investors expressed their interest in investing in Afghanistan's mining sector, particularly in coal mining and processing, as well as coal-based electricity production. They also discussed plans for constructing a standard oil refinery, establishing a cement factory, extracting and processing salt, setting up textile factories, and implementing e-governance initiatives. The Uzbek investors highlighted that Afghanistan has become an attractive destination for investment and emphasized their readiness to invest and share their expertise in these sectors.  Deputy PM Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar Akhund expressed his gratitude to the Uzbek investors for their commitment and assured them of full cooperation from the relevant ministries and agencies to facilitate their investment endeavors in Afghanistan.