Deputy prime minister Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar Akhund and a number of Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) ministers visited the Mes Aynak copper project in Logar on Friday.

Mullah Abdul Ghani Beradar Akhund, met with the Executive Vice President of (MCC the Mes Aynak Project Contractor in his office.

Maulvi Shahabuddin Dilawar has urged the Chinese contractor to launch work on the Mes Aynak (copper mine).

The practical work on Mes Aynak project will begin soon and that this will provide job opportunities for many citizens. The Ministry of Public Works said.

Acting Mines and Petroleum Minister met with Chinese Deputy Ambassador to Afghanistan Deng Yanan on Sunday.

Growing Chinese commitment to Afghanistan’s pine-nut industry is a small but illuminating example of Beijing’s interest in the region bordering Xinjiang, says Barbara Kelemen.