UAE ready for investment in Afghanistan: MoFA

KABUL (Pajhwok): The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has expressed its readiness to invest in developing Afghanistan’s trade and economy.

The UAE is also willing to invest in dry ports in Helmand and Kandahar, building railroads and generating solar power in Afghanistan.

The government-run Bakhtar News Agency (BNA) reported Prime Minister Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund discussed bilateral relations with UAE Chairman of Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security Ali Mohammad bin Hamad Al Shamsi.

Ali Mohammad said during the meeting the UAE was ready to invest in trade, economic, development, ports, infrastructure and generation of solar power in Afghanistan.

Meanwhile, Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Abdul Qahar Balkhi tweeted: “Following his arrival in Kabul today, Ali Mohammed discussed issues of importance with Foreign Minister Maulvi Amir Khan Muttaqi.”

Balkhi wrote: “Ali Mohammad said ties with IEA remain strong, noting cooperation & investment in economic, education, technical & agricultural fields. Muttaqi thanked them for their assistance …”

The IEA sought positive relations with all countries, including the UAE. Muttaqi said, adding the UAE, given its location, could help boost Afghanistan’s exports.

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