KABUL (Pajhwok): The caretaker government of Afghanistan has hailed the Russian deputy prime minister’s statement on gas supplies to Afghanistan.
The Ministry of Industry and Commerce said Afghanistan was committed to maintaining positive economic relations with all countries.
In a statement on Saturday, the ministry said the Islamic Emirate had already initiated steps towards regional connectivity.
The statement added that Afghanistan viewed possible Russian gas supplies beneficial for regional countries.
Last week, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak indicated Moscow could send gas supplies to Afghanistan and Pakistan in the future.
Speaking to TASS news agency, Novak said Russia . . .
