Second Vice President Sarwar Danesh exclaimed that economical worth of mineral and mines are estimated trillions of dollars, but the government failed to comply a strategic policy for extracting and utilizing them in the country.
Speaking at the National Mine Conference commemorating Geologists Day, Danesh denounced country’s mine national asset, adding “the government is obliged to provide security measures for the infrastructure facilities, so that investor could with no worries invest on this area.”
He expressed concerns over limited facilities and professional care for extracting mines in the county, and urged for private companies to invest in this sector, advising to never allow abusers, terrorists, and foreign interference that could invade national asset.
Meanwhile, EU Ambassador to Afghanistan Pierre Mayaudon said a number of European investors are interested to put up cash on this sector, and should this companies be encouraged.
However, he expressed concerns over illegal extraction of mines still in Afghanistan, adding it would hit country’s economy to a great loss.
According to previous study in this area, 1,400 types of minerals stones and mines do exist in the country, thought which Afghanistan could reach the peak of success in terms of economy.
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