Uzbekistan has announced its readiness to invest in Afghanistan’s mining sector. During a meeting between Mullah Hidayatullah Badri, Afghanistan’s Minister of Mines and Petroleum, and Oybek Usmanov, the Uzbek Ambassador in Kabul, both sides emphasized the development of economic cooperation, particularly investment in Afghanistan’s mineral resources.<\/p>\n
According to a statement from the Taliban administration, the meeting focused on expanding economic and trade relations between the two countries and preparing the groundwork for the presence of Uzbek investors in Afghanistan’s mining areas. The Uzbek ambassador expressed his country’s companies’ interest in investing in Afghan mines.<\/p>\n
The discussions also covered the “Totimidan” project, with the Uzbek ambassador sharing his views and suggestions regarding existing challenges of the project. However, no further details about the nature of these problems were provided.<\/p>\n
The Taliban’s Minister of Mines and Petroleum welcomed Uzbekistan’s interest and stressed the ministry’s readiness to cooperate and provide necessary facilities to attract foreign investment. Nevertheless, experts consistently emphasize that attracting investment in the mining sector requires transparency, clear legal frameworks, and guarantees of national interests\u2014issues currently facing serious challenges in Afghanistan.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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