China keen to invest in Afghanistan’s agriculture sector: Ministry

Acting Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock, Attaullah Omari, on Tuesday met with a delegation and representatives from the Chinese private sector in Kabul and they discussed expanding cooperation, investment in agriculture, livestock, and irrigation, as well as sharing China’s experiences with Afghanistan.

In a statement, the agriculture ministry said that the Chinese delegation emphasized the Beijing private sector’s interest in investing in Afghanistan’s agriculture and livestock sectors.

The Chinese delegation also expressed readiness to begin practical projects once certain facilities such as land leasing are arranged, the statement read.

The Chinese delegation also met with Nooruddin Azizi, the acting Minister of Industry and Commerce.

During this meeting, Azizi stated that they would provide all necessary facilities for foreign investors.

Over the past three years, most Chinese companies have shown interest in investing in Afghanistan’s mining sector. However, this marks the first time that Chinese investors are seeking to invest in the country’s agriculture sector.