Iran has announced its readiness to expand cooperation with Afghanistan in the fields of oil, gas, and energy. This announcement was made during a meeting between Alireza Beikdeli, the head of the Iranian embassy in Kabul, and Ahmadjan Bilal, the head of Afghanistan's state-owned companies. Beikdeli emphasized the necessity of following up on the agreements made during the recent visit of the Afghan delegation to Iran and stressed that these agreements should be turned into actionable steps.
Details of cooperation in the oil and gas sector
During this meeting, Beikdeli positively evaluated the recent visit of the Afghan delegation to Iran, stating that Tehran is ready to cooperate with Kabul in the exploration and extraction of oil and gas, the construction of refineries, oil exports, and meeting Afghanistan's energy needs. This cooperation could significantly contribute to the economic growth and development of Afghanistan and increase economic stability in the country.
Agreements and future plans
Ahmadjan Bilal also reported during this meeting the readiness of the Afghan government to collaborate with Iran in the development of energy resources, agriculture, industry, and other economic sectors. Bilal emphasized that this group will follow up on the agreements made during the recent visit in coordination with the Iranian side. During Bilal's previous visit to Iran, he had discussed cooperation in the exploration and extraction of oil and gas resources and meeting Afghanistan's energy needs with Mohsen Paknejad, the Minister of Oil.
Additionally, Bilal discussed bilateral cooperation in the fields of water and electricity with Abbas Aliabadi, the Minister of Energy. In this meeting, the Iranian side expressed its readiness to assist in meeting Afghanistan's electricity needs and training the country's specialized workforce. Such cooperation could help improve Afghanistan's energy infrastructure and reduce the country's dependence on other energy sources.
Ultimately, this cooperation can be seen as an opportunity for both parties, especially in a situation where Afghanistan is in dire need of energy resources and infrastructure development. Iran can also use this opportunity to secure new markets for its oil and gas products.
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