ECONOMY — June 11, 2026
Afghan Mining Official Meets US Chamber President to Discuss Investments
Deputy Minister Abdul Rahman Qanit met with the president of an Afghanistan-US chamber of commerce to discuss attracting investments in the mining sector, with both sides pledging cooperation.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Omid Radio — corroborated by RTA — 2 min read
Abdul Rahman Qanit, Deputy Minister of Policy and Programs at the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum, met with the president of an Afghanistan-US chamber of commerce to discuss attracting investments in Afghanistan's mining sector.
The chamber president pledged cooperation to attract and expand investment in the mining sector. Afghan officials welcomed the pledge and promised to provide necessary facilities under the mining law for reputable companies.
Reports differ on details of the chamber president's name and the organization's exact title. Omid Radio identified the president as Jeffrey Craig and the group as the Afghanistan-US Chamber of Commerce. RTA identified the president as Jeffrey Griego and the group as the Afghanistan-America Joint Chamber of Commerce.
Both sources reported that assurances were exchanged on facilitating investments from credible firms in line with Afghan regulations.
Read the original reporting at Omid Radio →
Reliability assessment
Two independent sources corroborate the core event of the meeting and the statements made regarding mining investments. Minor name discrepancies do not undermine the verified fact that the meeting and discussions occurred as reported by the ministry.
The source language reads straight.
Across the newsrooms
Where reports agree
- A meeting occurred between Deputy Minister Abdul Rahman Qanit and the president of an Afghanistan-US/America chamber of commerce.
- The meeting focused on cooperation to attract and expand investments in Afghanistan's mining sector.
- Both sides expressed positive assurances regarding investment facilitation under Afghan mining laws.
Where reports differ
- Name of the chamber president: Jeffrey Craig (Omid Radio) vs Jeffrey Griego (RTA).
- Exact name of the chamber: Afghanistan-US Chamber of Commerce (Omid Radio) vs Afghanistan-America Joint Chamber of Commerce (RTA).
Filed by 2 outlets
Omid Radio
Originating
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RTA
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Economy — Abdul Rahman Qanit, Ministry of Mines and Petroleum, Afghanistan-US Chamber of Commerce, mining investments, foreign investment
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