KABUL: The Acting Minister of Water and Energy, Mullah Abdul Latif Mansour, during an official ceremony on Saturday, signed two research and development agreements with two domestic firms.
Speaking in the ceremony, Minister Mansour said all Afghans should work towards conducting scientific research and implementing other energy sector development programs in the country.
According to the first agreement, Irfan Hilal Construction Company will start its work on the Kama dam in Nangarhar province.
In addition to the generation of power, the dam will be used in the modernization and development of the irrigation systems in “Kama” district of the province.
Based on the second agreement, the Ibne Sina Research, and Development Center will cooperate with the Ministry of Water and Energy to establish energy research centers, provide the necessary equipment, train specialist staff, and provide plans for the production, development, and transmission of electric energy.