On July 24, 2024, the Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar Akhund, inaugurated the road construction for the Mes Aynak project. The event saw the attendance of prominent figures, including the Acting Minister of Mines and Petroleum, Mullah Hidayatullah Badri, the Acting Minister of Information and Culture, Mullah Khairullah Khairkhwa, the Deputy Minister of Information and Culture of China, the Chinese Ambassador to Afghanistan, the Chairman and technical team of the contracting company MCC, representatives from the private sector, local residents, and several government officials.
In his speech, the Deputy Prime Minister underscored the vital significance of the Mes Aynak project, highlighting the urgency of initiating practical work without further delay, given the considerable time already lost.
Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar Akhund assured the contracting company officials that Afghanistan has sufficient materials to neutralize toxic substances during processing. He emphasized that this issue has been fully resolved and that there are no hindrances to the project's practical implementation. Furthermore, he instructed Da Afghanistan Bank to facilitate the transfer of necessary funds to the contracting company to ensure smooth project execution.
In conclusion, the Deputy Prime Minister guaranteed full security for the contracting company and congratulated the entire nation on the commencement of practical work for this significant project.
