Afghanistan, UNDP Discuss Job Creation and Economic Cooperation

DID Press: Afghanistan’s Minister of Economy has met with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) representative in Afghanistan to discuss expanding economic cooperation, creating employment opportunities, supporting the private sector and addressing the needs of returnees.

Din Mohammad Hanif, Afghanistan’s Minister of Economy, said he discussed ways to expand economic cooperation and support the private sector during a meeting with Turhan Saleh, UNDP’s representative in Afghanistan.

According to a statement issued by the ministry, the implementation of infrastructure projects, job creation, addressing the needs of returnees and reviewing Afghanistan’s economic challenges were among the key topics discussed.

Meanwhile, the UNDP representative emphasized continued cooperation in constructing check dams, providing training opportunities, supporting small businesses and combating drug cultivation.