Turkey, Afghanistan to cooperate in energy, mining

Turkey and Afghanistan yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding concerning cooperation in energy and mineral resources, the first of its kind Afghanistan has signed in the field of mining. The pact was signed in Ankara by Energy and Natural Resources Minister Taner Yildiz and Afghan Minister of Mines Wanidullah Shahrani. Speaking at the signing ceremony, Yildiz said the agreement aims to train Afghan officials in energy legislation and that the two countries will establish a working group on energy to seek opportunities for cooperation between the two nations. Shahrani said the Afghan government is hoping to benefit from Turkey's experience in the management of resources, adding that the agreement will pave the way for fresh Turkish investment in his country.