Mines and Petroleum Minister Mullah Haidatullah Badri Meets Turkey's Charge d'Affaires on Mineral Investments
KABUL (Afghan Verified) -- Mines and Petroleum Minister Mullah Haidatullah Badri held talks with Turkey's Charge d'Affaires Sadin Ildiz on strengthening bilateral relations and investment opportunities in Afghanistan's mineral resources.
The meeting focused on Afghanistan's gold, oil, and gas reserves. Sadin Ildiz stated that Turkish companies have expressed interest in investing in gold and other mineral resources.
Minister Badri praised the interest shown by Turkish investors and invited them to invest in Afghanistan's mines, particularly its oil and gas reserves.
The discussions underscore ongoing efforts to attract foreign investment into Afghanistan's untapped mineral wealth, with Turkey emerging as a potential partner in the sector.
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