President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani has said that government is ready to launch infrastructure projects in the country.
In a meeting with representatives of Paktia, Paktika, Khost, Ghazni, Logar provinces and nomads at Presidential Palace, President Ghani said that funds have been arranged to start the construction of 29 dams this year.
He added that last year was the year of Afghanistan’s survival but this year would be the year of stimulation.
“Last year there was shortage of funds, the international community was also leaving the country but ultimately they have been convinced to continue their assistance with Afghanistan in different sectors,” he said.
The President further said that starting late May ‘beginning of Jawza’, Afghanistan would be exporting 600 tons of fruits to other countries.
While talking about security, The President said that Afghanistan went through seven chapters of fighting last year.
“The enemy planned to bring several provinces under its control but our national security and defense forces fought with them with full courage,” he said.
“Afghanistan would be defended and rebuilt with a strong resolve,” The President noted.
“600 new graduates of the military academy went to Helmand province for this purpose.”
