Iran Expresses Interest in Investing in Afghanistan’s Mining Sector
Alireza Bikdeli, Iran’s ambassador to Kabul, has announced his country’s interest in investing in Afghanistan’s mining sector during a meeting with the Taliban-run Ministry of Mines and Petroleum. According to the ministry, a delegation from Iran’s Chamber of Commerce, present at the meeting, emphasized their desire to invest in copper, gold, and iron projects.
The head of Iran’s Chamber of Commerce pledged that Iran is ready to cooperate in areas such as mine exploration, establishing iron smelting plants, setting up advanced laboratories, and enhancing the technical capabilities of Afghan engineers.
During the meeting, Mullah Hedayatullah Badri, the Taliban-appointed Minister of Mines, claimed that a favorable environment has been created for attracting both domestic and international investors in Afghanistan. He stated that the Taliban administration welcomes all international investors.
He further asserted that all mining extraction and processing operations must be carried out in accordance with the Taliban’s policies and domestic regulations — a point that raises serious concerns regarding transparency, resource management, and ensuring that the economic benefits reach the Afghan people.
