Abdul Latif Mansour, Acting Minister of Water and Energy, met with Zhao Xing, the Chinese Ambassador to Afghanistan, on Thursday in Kabul.

The Ministry says that Mujibur Rahman Omar Akhundzada, deputy Minister of Water; Dr. Farooq Azam, the official advisor of the Ministry; and a number of technical officials were also at the meeting where they discussed joint cooperation in the implementation of water and electricity projects.

Both sides noted the good economic and commercial relations between the two countries, and discussed various issues including the Bagh Dara dam project in Kapisa province and the Surobi 2 power dam project – which will supply electricity to Mes Aynak copper mine in Logar province.

Mansour said the implementation of these projects was important and necessary, especially the power project for Mes Aynak mine.

“Mr. Mansour stressed on speeding up the affairs to start the practical work and reminded the Chinese companies to show the necessary seriousness and determination in the implementation of these projects; the ministry will contract more projects for investment with Chinese companies in the future,” the statement read.

At the same time, the Chinese ambassador assured the leadership of the ministry of the embassy’s cooperation in the implementation of these projects and promised that Chinese companies will take the necessary measures to invest in the mentioned projects as soon as possible.