Ministry of Mines and Petroleum (Afghanistan) explained

Ministry of Mines and Petroleum
Seal:	Ministry of Mines and Petroleum.png
Jurisdiction:	Afghanistan
Minister1 Name:	Gul Agha Ishakzai
Minister1 Pfo:	Minister of Mines and Petroleum

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]

Projects

See main article: Mes Aynak mine. One 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

• Shahabuddin Delawar, acting, 2021–2024 ^[5]
• Gul Agha Ishakzai, acting, 2024–present

Notes and References

1. Web site: An Introduction to the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum | Ministry of Mines .
2. Web site: Home | Ministry of Mines. momp.gov.af.
3. Web site: Changes in Govt Positions Announced by Islamic Emirate . TOLONews . 11 September 2024 . 7 July 2024.
4. Web site: Mes Aynak | Ministry of Mines. www.momp.gov.af.
5. Web site: New Senior officials, Introduced to the Ministry of Mines & Petroleum - Bakhtar News Agency. June 11, 2022.