The Kabul Tribune (KT) — The Taliban’s Ministry of Economy said its acting minister met with the head of a Hong Kong–based company to discuss potential investment opportunities in Afghanistan.
In a post on X on Thursday, the Taliban ministry said Din
Mohammad “Hanif,” the Taliban’s acting economy minister, held talks with Hui
Yang, head of the Hong Kong Group, along with his accompanying delegation.
According to the statement, Yang welcomed what he described
as nationwide security in Afghanistan and expressed appreciation for the
opportunities and facilities available to foreign investors. He outlined his
company’s activities and experience in various countries, including
construction of buildings, roads and bridges, residential townships, mining
extraction and industrial operations.
The ministry said Yang assured the Taliban economy minister
of his company’s interest in investing in Afghanistan’s mining sector and water
management projects.
Hanif highlighted Afghanistan’s commercial and investment
potential, stressing the importance of expanding economic cooperation,
facilitating trade, attracting investment and developing transit routes with
regional countries. He also welcomed the Hong Kong Group’s interest in
investing across various sectors and expressed support for such initiatives,
the statement added.
