Work has formally begun in Herat on a massive $10 billion investment project led by businessman Mirois Azizi, aimed at generating electricity from wind, solar, water, and other sources.
A joint delegation from Azizi Group and the Ministry of Energy and Water traveled to Herat, where they met with Governor Sheikh Islam Jar, the provincial director of Information and Culture, and several local entrepreneurs.
Abdul Razaq Samadi, senior advisor to Azizi Foundation, said their team has arrived in Herat to carry out surveys and preliminary tasks, with practical construction set to begin soon. He noted that Herat has strong wind and solar energy potential, making the project a cornerstone of Afghanistan’s energy self-sufficiency.
Governor Jar welcomed the Azizi Foundation’s charitable contributions and economic investments, highlighting that Herat also has significant hydropower capacity that could further help meet the country’s electricity needs.
The investment agreement for the Azizi power project was signed after completion of surveys in northern provinces, and its implementation has now officially started in Herat.
