Hanafi calls on Tokyo to invest in technology and mining sectors

In a farewell meeting with the Japanese ambassador Takashi Okada, acting deputy prime minister for administrative affairs Abdulsalam Hanafi called Japan’s role and cooperation important in establishing peace and stability in Afghanistan and asked Tokyo to invest in various sectors, especially in the technology and mining sectors, Hanafi’s office said in a statement.

“Japan has always wanted peace and stability in Afghanistan and has stood by our people. The Islamic Emirate wants good relations with neighboring countries and all countries of the world,” read the statement.

“Nationwide security is ensured in the country and the Islamic Emirate does not allow anyone to use Afghanistan’s soil against the security of other countries. We want Japan to invest in various fields, especially in the mining and technology sectors in Afghanistan,” the statement added.

Okada was quoted as saying that Japan will continue its efforts to bring closer relations between the IEA and the international community and will continue to help and cooperate with the people of Afghanistan.

In this meeting, the new ambassador of Japan to Afghanistan Zhao Xing was also present and emphasized that the goal of his country is to help the people of Afghanistan and in this direction they will work in cooperation with the IEA.