Kazakhstan expresses interest in investing in Afghanistan’s gold and copper Mines

Kazakh officials have expressed a strong interest in investing in Afghanistan’s gold and copper mining sectors.

According to the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum, the Afghan Minister of Mines met with visiting Kazakh officials in Kabul to discuss strengthening bilateral relations, expanding trade, and enhancing cooperation between the two countries.

During the meeting, the Deputy Minister of Industry and Construction of Kazakhstan called for investment by Kazakh mining companies in Afghanistan’s mineral resources, particularly in gold and copper deposits.

Meanwhile, the Deputy Minister of Transport of Kazakhstan proposed the construction of a railway line from Torghundi to Herat Province, aimed at improving connectivity and supporting trade and mining operations.

The Afghan Minister of Mines and Petroleum welcomed Kazakhstan’s growing interest in Afghanistan’s mining sector and pledged cooperation in accordance with national laws and mining regulations.

Currently, Afghanistan and Kazakhstan maintain strong economic relations, with annual trade volume reaching approximately 500 million USD. Afghanistan exports fruit juice, non-alcoholic beverages, raisins, vegetables, onions, and grapes to Kazakhstan, while importing flour, iron, flax, wheat, industrial raw materials, chemical fertilizers, and petroleum products from the country.