Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar Akhund, the Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, visited Balkh province today. Mullah Sahib, accompanied by the Acting Minister of Mines and Petroleum, Sheikh Shahabuddin Delawar, met with the governors of Sar-e-Pul, Samangan, and Balkh, the Deputy Governor of Jowzjan province, the directors of mines and petroleum of the aforementioned provinces, and the commanding officer of the 209th Al-Fath Corps. Mullah Sahib emphasized the efficient extraction and transfer of mines and the transparent implementation of contracts. During the meeting, Mullah Sahib told the participants that mines are the main source of the country's national budget and revenues. Furthermore, he asked them to do their best to conserve this national wealth and ensure transparency in its extraction. He also recommended that security officials pay close attention to the security of domestic and foreign contractors in the provinces and not allow anyone to disrupt efforts made to rise up the country.
