Some Uzbek businessmen interested to invest in Afghanistan

KABUL (Pajhwok): Some investors from Uzbekistan have shown interest to invest in Afghanistan’s mining, power generation, oil refineries, textile and cement sectors.

The acting PM’s Secretariat for Economic Affairs on its x.com wrote that a delegation of Uzbek investors called on the Economic Affairs Aide Mullah Beradar Akhund.

The source said during the meeting Uzbek investors showed interest to invest in mining sector, coal processing, electricity generation from coal, building a standard oil refinery, building a cement factory, extracting salt mines, and producing standard salt in Afghanistan, in addition they pledged to establish a standard textile factory and also invest in e-governance areas.

The source added that Uzbek investors added that Afghanistan has become a suitable country for investment and they came with full preparation to invest in these areas and share their experiences with Afghans.

The Deputy Minister of Economy thanked the Uzbek investors for their interest in investing in various sectors in Afghanistan and assured them that the ministries and agencies will cooperate with them in their respective fields.

Separately, the Administrative Affairs Aide Mullah Abdul Salaam Hanif also met the Uzbek businessmen delegation and some investors.

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