Dr. Abdul Bari Omar, Chief Executive Officer of Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat, held a meeting with Mawlawi Abdullah Ezam, the Chief of Staff of the Deputy Prime Minister’s Office for Economic Affairs, and Mawlawi Zabihullah Nasir, the Deputy Director of the Chief of Staff Office and Head of the Investment Committee.
The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the necessary facilities for investors and streamlining of project affairs to accelerate investment and development in Afghanistan’s energy sector.
CEO Dr. Omar expressed his appreciation for the cooperation of Mawlawi Ezam and Mawlawi Nasir, acknowledging the importance of coordination between DABS and the Deputy Prime Minister’s Office for Economic Affairs.
He emphasized that such collaboration is vital for the rapid development of the country’s energy sector and for facilitating the implementation of key projects. Dr. Omar also highlighted the value of joint meetings, which he said were instrumental in promoting efficiency and ensuring the smooth execution of energy-related initiatives.
In his remarks, Dr. Omar further stressed the critical role that electricity plays in Afghanistan’s economic and industrial self-sufficiency. He underscored DABS’s commitment to providing all necessary facilities to investors in the energy sector and also pointed out that, rather than being bogged down by lengthy administrative procedures, DABS has implemented measures to expedite the development of domestic electricity production.
These measures include reducing the timeframes for approvals and project initiation, thus ensuring a more efficient process for energy development. The meeting also covered several important aspects of electricity development in Afghanistan, including the challenges facing the sector, available facilities for investors, and the steps necessary to improve project implementation.
Dr. Omar provided detailed information to the dignitaries regarding the ongoing and upcoming electricity projects, highlighting DABS’s proactive approach in supporting the energy sector’s growth.
In addition, CEO Dr. Omar reassured the dignitaries present about the thorough technical investigations and transparency of all contracts related to DABS projects. He emphasized that DABS takes great care to ensure that all energy production and network development projects are conducted with the highest standards of technical and legal scrutiny.
Overall, the discussions underscored the importance of a collaborative approach to energy development in Afghanistan, with a focus on transparency, efficiency, and creating an investor-friendly environment.
DABS remains committed to advancing the country’s energy infrastructure, ensuring long-term economic growth and self-sufficiency in the sector.