TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, February 25. Uzbek
Overseas Geology Company has begun implementing a geological
exploration project in Afghanistan, Trend reports via Uzbekistan’s Ministry of
Mining and Geology.
According to the ministry, exploration activities are being
carried out at the Muhammad-Jandagar, Shamar, and Ahmadobod blocks.
The work is focused on identifying hydrocarbon resources as well as
iron and copper deposits.
The official launch ceremony was held in the presence of Balkh
Province Deputy Governor for Economic Affairs Mawlawi Nurul Hoda
Abu Idris and the company’s Director General Khayitboy Omonov. The
company obtained the relevant exploration license following
negotiations with the Afghan side.
The project is being implemented under a cooperation agreement
previously signed between the Ministry of Mining and Geology of the
Republic of Uzbekistan and the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum of
the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. Both sides reaffirmed their
commitment to further expanding cooperation in the geological and
mining sectors.
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