31 Mar 2026 - 19:22
The Kabul Tribune (KT) — Taliban officials have discussed expanding bilateral cooperation with Kazakhstan in the management and development of water and energy resources, according to a statement from the Taliban’s Ministry of Water and Energy.
The ministry said Deputy Minister for Water, Mujib-ur-Rahman Omar Akhundzada, met with Kazakhstan’s Ambassador Gaziz Akbasov in Kabul to explore ways to strengthen collaboration.
Discussions focused on improving resource management, exchanging technical expertise, and advancing joint projects in the water and energy sectors.
Both sides also emphasized the importance of regional cooperation for sustainable resource management and discussed facilitating foreign investment in related projects.
The Kazakh ambassador expressed his country’s readiness to invest and provide technical support for water and energy initiatives in Afghanistan.
From Afghanistan’s perspective, such engagements could help address critical infrastructure needs and enhance regional cooperation in managing natural resources.
Both sides agreed to continue discussions and further strengthen cooperation in these sectors.
