The Ministry of Mines and Petroleum is responsible for the management of natural resources in Afghanistan.[1] The Ministry is responsible for developing the national economy and encouraging private sector investment in minerals and hydrocarbon extraction to maximize income and boost national income.[2] As of 2024, the Minister of Mines and Petroleum is Gul Agha Ishakzai[3]
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| Jurisdiction | Afghanistan |
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| Website | momp |
Projects
editOne of the notable projects under the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum is Mes Aynak mine, which is a major copper mine within Afghanistan.[4]
Ministers
edit- Shahabuddin Delawar, acting, 2021–2024 [5]
- Gul Agha Ishakzai, acting, 2024–present
References
edit- ^ "An Introduction to the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum | Ministry of Mines".
- ^ "Home | Ministry of Mines". momp.gov.af.
- ^ "Changes in Govt Positions Announced by Islamic Emirate". TOLONews. 7 July 2024. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
- ^ "Mes Aynak | Ministry of Mines". www.momp.gov.af.
- ^ "New Senior officials, Introduced to the Ministry of Mines & Petroleum - Bakhtar News Agency". June 11, 2022.