Work on the Mes Aynak Copper mine in Logar has commenced with an inauguration ceremony attended by officials from the Islamic Emirate and China. Taliban Acting Minister of Mines and Petroleum, Hedayatullah Badri, emphasized the contractual obligations of the involved company.
Taliban Deputy Prime Minister Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar highlighted the project’s significance for Afghanistan. Chinese Ambassador Zhao Xing noted the expanding economic ties between Kabul and Beijing.
The ceremony also addressed the protection of ancient artifacts during excavation, with both Afghan and Chinese officials underscoring the cultural and economic benefits of the project.