In the presence of Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar Akhund, the formal distribution process of land ownership documents to industrialists who are based in allocated industrial areas started today.
On this occasion, while speaking at a ceremony organized at the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, Deputy Prime Minister Mullah Baradar Akhund expressed that industrial development is the best policy for achieving economic independence, social stability, and reduction in unemployment. In this context, the Islamic Emirate is working to provide a suitable environment for private sector investment, the growth of manufacturing businesses, and their contributions to national productive capacity.
He added that, in consideration of ruling industrial areas, attaining economic growth and development, attracting and mobilizing private capital, and administering, maintaining, and safeguarding these zones, His Highness, The Amir al-Mu'minin (may ALLAH protect him), has enacted the Industrial Zones Law. According to this law, it is possible to provide the requisite conditions and services for industrial activity and investment, thereby opening job opportunities and ensuring significant advancement in national economic development. Deputy Prime Minister Mullah Baradar Akhund reaffirmed that, as directed by His Highness, The Amir al-Mu'minin (may ALLAH protect him), and in accordance with the newly legislated law, environmental protection measures and the urban master plan will result in the provision of 2,000 jeribs of land in each of Kabul's cardinal directions. There will also be a provision of 20,000 jeribs in each of the provinces of Nangarhar, Kandahar, and Balkh; 10,000 jeribs in Kunduz; and, where feasible, 1,000 jeribs in each of the other provinces to utilize for the creation of industrial parks.
Moreover, 10 to 50 jeribs in each province will be assigned for small enterprises and industries. The Deputy Prime Minister elaborated, "Among these efforts, today we witness the handing over of land ownership certificates for industrial purposes to 91 industrialists in the industrial zones." He added that this step is the start of a new era and will significantly improve the country's abilities in the industry sector.
Stressing the importance of proper use, Deputy Prime Minister Mullah Baradar Akhund urged the users of industrial land to utilize it effectively for productive and industrial purposes. He assured industrialists that the Islamic Emirate has launched massive electricity infrastructure schemes for fulfilling industrial energy needs, and these projects are underway significantly. He stressed that the Islamic Emirate has taken a series of facilities and incentives aimed at empowering the private sector, stimulating economic growth, and building national industry. The primary goal is to give investors a stable, secure, and trustworthy environment.
He once again assured all industrialists and investors that, the moment locally manufactured commodities are available at the desired standard of affordability, quality, and quantity, customs on identical foreign products will be raised to promote self-sufficiency.
In short, Deputy Prime Minister Mullah Baradar Akhund called on local and foreign Afghan investors to bring their industrial expertise and financial investments to Afghanistan. This initiative has the objective of facilitating active contributions to developing the national economic infrastructure, opening job opportunities, and boosting the industrial sector.
