KABUL: A delegation led by Mullah Abdul Latif Mansoor, the acting Minister of Water and Energy, has traveled to Tashkent to participate in the Fifth International Energy Conference, hosted by Uzbekistan, the ministry said in a statement today.
The conference is scheduled to take place from May 13 to 15, said the statement.
According to the statement, the conference, titled “Regional Cooperation for Sustainable Energy,” will feature ministers from several countries, including Russia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, and other regional nations, along with representatives from the International Atomic Energy Agency and the World Bank.
The conference will provide an opportunity to exchange ideas on regional cooperation strategies in the energy sector, creating markets for advanced energy, and transitioning to a green economy.
The statement stated: “Mullah Abdul Latif Mansoor’s participation is expected to enhance bilateral cooperation between Kabul and Tashkent in water and energy projects, utilize regional experiences in energy management, and attract foreign investment in Afghanistan’s energy sector.”
This comes at a time when opportunities for foreign investors in Afghanistan’s energy sector have increased following the establishment of the Islamic Emirate.
Water and Energy Minister leaves for Tashkent to attend Fifth International Energy Conference
