Taliban Deputy PM Urges Russian Investment in Afghanistan’s Mines and Infrastructure
Mawlawi Abdul Ghani Baradar, Taliban administration’s Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, during a meeting with Alexey Overchuk, Deputy Prime Minister of Russia, called on Russian companies to invest in Afghanistan’s mines, industrial factories, and infrastructure projects.
He described Afghanistan as having extensive economic capacities for joint investments with Russia and emphasized the country’s readiness to cooperate with Russian investors alongside local partners.
Baradar identified the mining sector, the construction and development of industrial factories, infrastructure development, and the creation of special economic zones as significant investment opportunities. He outlined priorities for collaboration including the establishment of international industrial parks, joint special economic zones, dry ports, and the expansion of commercial infrastructure.
The Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs stressed that the Taliban administration is seeking to maximize trade volume with Russia by leveraging the economic capacities of both countries. He considered facilitating trade and expanding investments as key steps toward this goal.
He described Afghanistan’s strategic location, abundant natural resources, and a workforce of about 24 million as important economic assets that offer significant opportunities for foreign investors in industry, job creation, and economic growth.
This meeting took place amid the Taliban’s efforts to strengthen the economy and expand trade relations with regional and global countries through attracting foreign investment.
