IEA’s minister of mines meets with Turkish envoy over investment opportunities

Minister of Mines and Petroleum Shahabuddin Delawar met with the Turkish Ambassador to Kabul, Cihad Erginay, on Thursday where they discussed a number of issues including investment opportunities.

Also discussed was the Afghan-Tajik oil field project.

The minister of the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum said in a statement that due to improved security in Afghanistan, many investment opportunities are now available.

The ministry said it is trying to enable national and international investors, especially Turkish investors to take advantage of the opportunity.

Besides emphasizing the need to strengthen commercial and economic relations with Afghanistan, the Turkish ambassador said: “Our country’s investors are ready to invest in Afghanistan in various fields, including the country’s mines.”