The 9th Session of Pakistan-Afghanistan Joint Economic Commission (JEC) hosted by the Afghan Ministry of Finance in Kabul from 22-24 February decided to keenly look forward to the implementation of CASA 1000 and TAPI projects, work together to further expand cooperation in Kunar
Hydro power project and undertake appropriate measures to enhance bilateral trade. A joint statement on Monday said the meeting agreed that all issues raised by the Afghan side on the implementation of APTTA would be considered by Pakistan and the results will be reviewed in the relevant customs experts meeting scheduled by end of March 2014. Pakistan side agreed to speed up the pace of work on various development projects being undertaken in Afghanistan through its financial assistance.
The Afghan Government, on its part, agreed to expedite provision of electricity to the projects. The Pakistan side shared a new draft for the Avoidance of Double Taxation treaty. Both sides agreed to further discuss issues involving “Avoidance of Double Taxation” treaty at the earliest. The Afghan side welcomed the extension of scholarship scheme for students from 2000 scholarships to 3000. A number of proposals for possible cooperation between Pakistan and Afghanistan in the areas of Petroleum & Natural Resources, Industries & Production, and Agriculture & Livestock were also discussed during the meeting. In addition to attending the JEC Session at Kabul, Finance Minister Senator Ishaq Dar and his Afghan counterpart also visited major projects constructed by Pakistan under its bilateral assistance program including recommencement of works on Torkham - Jalalabad additional carriage way, Nishtar Kidney—INP
Hydro power project and undertake appropriate measures to enhance bilateral trade. A joint statement on Monday said the meeting agreed that all issues raised by the Afghan side on the implementation of APTTA would be considered by Pakistan and the results will be reviewed in the relevant customs experts meeting scheduled by end of March 2014. Pakistan side agreed to speed up the pace of work on various development projects being undertaken in Afghanistan through its financial assistance.
The Afghan Government, on its part, agreed to expedite provision of electricity to the projects. The Pakistan side shared a new draft for the Avoidance of Double Taxation treaty. Both sides agreed to further discuss issues involving “Avoidance of Double Taxation” treaty at the earliest. The Afghan side welcomed the extension of scholarship scheme for students from 2000 scholarships to 3000. A number of proposals for possible cooperation between Pakistan and Afghanistan in the areas of Petroleum & Natural Resources, Industries & Production, and Agriculture & Livestock were also discussed during the meeting. In addition to attending the JEC Session at Kabul, Finance Minister Senator Ishaq Dar and his Afghan counterpart also visited major projects constructed by Pakistan under its bilateral assistance program including recommencement of works on Torkham - Jalalabad additional carriage way, Nishtar Kidney—INP
Source : Afghan Voice Agency (AVA), International Service
