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British Ambassador opens new Geological Center in Afghanistan

The UK Ambassador to Afghanistan said that the minerals of Afghanistan belong to the Afghan people and it the responsibility of government to develop the sector on behalf of the people. Speaking at the opening of a new geological center in the Capital Kabul, UK Envoy said that the minerals should be extracted by the Government of Afghanistan and used for stabilizing the country. At least USD 370,000 has been invested in the new Geological Center. Minerals in this country and the wealth of this country belong to the people of Afghanistan and they belong to the government of Afghanistan to develop its minerals on behalf of the people and that is why today am delighted to be here at the opening this laboratory which will help the government of Afghanistan,” the Ambassador said. The Deputy Minister of Mines of Afghanistan said that the laboratory is a much needed facility for geological surveys in the country. “More than 30 types of tests can be done at the laboratory. It is very important for us. It can be moved to areas which we will need,” the Minister said.

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