Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, as well as Turkey, Russia, and Iran are ready to invest in Afghanistan, Taliban press secretary, Zabihullah Mujahid has told TOLOnews. A number of companies from these countries could invest in the mining and energy sectors, and the construction of hydroelectric power stations in 2024, he stated.
Mujahid said that in 2023, great work had been done to attract foreign investment, and this work will continue in 2024. This issue is currently in the negotiating stage with some companies, whilst others have already started work.
The Ministry of Economy noted that foreign investors will be provided with all necessary assistance, adding that foreign parties are ready to invest in agriculture, trade, energy, railway and infrastructure projects.
The Ministry of Industry and Trade spokesman, Okhundzoda Abdulsalam Javad also informed TOLOnews that Afghanistan’s trade turnover with Uzbekistan increased in 2023 to $266 million, up from $44 million in 2022.
