World must lift ‘unjust’ banking sanctions imposed on Afghanistan: Deputy PM Baradar

The Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar Akhund, says the world must lift the unjust banking sanctions that have caused numerous economic problems and increased unemployment in Afghanistan.

Speaking at the National Labor Conference held in Kabul, Baradar said that the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan is prepared for positive engagement with all countries around the world, considering national interests and mutual respect.

He stated that the world should engage positively with the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan.

He added that as a responsible system, the IEA considers it its duty to provide timely and adequate services to its citizens.

He also emphasized that the IEA has not ignored the problems and concerns of the people, and all officials are striving to create job opportunities along with providing other facilities to the citizens.

Referring to the ongoing fundamental projects in the country, Baradar mentioned that the IEA has initiated several significant infrastructure and reconstruction projects such as the Qosh Tepa Canal, Amu Darya Oil Basin, Bakhshabad Dam, and other similar projects, employing tens of thousands of citizens.

During his speech, he stated that positive steps have been taken in the field of mining with increased interest from both domestic and foreign companies to invest in the sector.

He added that the National Procurement Commission is approving important projects, which are creating thousands of new job opportunities.

Addressing the participants of the National Labor Conference, Baradar said that the IEA is working to strengthen the country’s economic growth and reduce unemployment by transforming Afghanistan into a hub connecting South and Central Asia, increasing trade levels, facilitating exports of domestic products, working on energy transmission and transfer, expanding the railway network, and encouraging foreign investors to invest in Afghanistan.