Afghanistan: Afghanistan Seeks Foreign Investments in Minerals to Develop $3 Trillion Industry

Apr 15, 2019 | Deena Kamel, National
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Afghanistan offered 43 commodities projects for bidding on Monday as the country pushes to attract international investment, crack down on corruption and address security risks to doing business. Afghanistan's acting minister of mines and petroleum Nargis Nehan announced the projects in Dubai amid meetings with prospective international investors. The tenders will open for projects ranging from marble, gemstones, talc and cement to oil and gas, located across 16 of the country's 34 provinces.