Kabul, Afghanistan, August 24 (ANI): Hamdullah Fitrat, the deputy spokesperson of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, announced that the Procurement Commission has approved 21 development projects worth 6.5 billion Afghanis, approximately $99 million, aimed at strengthening key infrastructure across the country.
In a post on X on Sunday, Fitrat said that during a meeting of the Procurement Commission, chaired by Abdul Ghani Baradar Akhund, deputy prime minister for economic affairs, 34 projects were presented for approval.
He also said that the approved projects would be financed by the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan.
According to Fitrat, following comprehensive discussions, 21 projects worth approximately 6.5 billion Afghanis were approved, while necessary amendments were endorsed for 12 projects.
Additionally, a committee was tasked with negotiating with the winning company regarding the pricing of one project and submitting a report to the Procurement Commission’s leadership.
According to the deputy spokesperson, the approved and amended projects include reconstruction of the Manaqi Hydroelectric Dam in Kunar province and the procurement of scanners for customs facilities at airports in Kabul, Herat, Nangarhar, Balkh and Khost provinces.
Other approved projects include construction of the Qadri Hospital in Helmand province and public hospitals in Shughnan district of Badakhshan province, Chak district of Maidan Wardak province and Qala-e-Zal district of Kunduz province.
The projects also include the implementation of several power supply and distribution projects in various provinces.
The announcement comes after Afghanistan last week emphasized that its focus had shifted from managing war toward strengthening diplomatic and economic relations, reconstruction, economic development and the provision of public services.
The remarks were made by Mufti Noor Ahmad Noor, chargé d’affaires at Afghanistan’s Embassy in India, during a reception in New Delhi marking the fifth anniversary of Victory Day.
“Advancing regional economic projects and supporting the private sector are clear examples of this direction,” Noor said.
He also highlighted progress on regional economic and transit initiatives, describing them as important foundations for Afghanistan’s economic growth and regional connectivity.
“The implementation of long-term plans in the areas of economic growth, energy, urban development, health and infrastructure, as well as maintaining the stability and strength of the Afghan currency, demonstrates that alongside short-term measures, Afghanistan also has a clear vision for sustainable development,” he said. (ANI)
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