Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar Akhund, Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs of the Islamic Emirate, officially launched the construction of the Yateem Taq cement production plant during a ceremony in Jawzjan province.
According to a statement from the Deputy Prime Minister’s Office for Economic Affairs, the event underscored the significance of strengthening domestic industries, supporting local manufacturing, transitioning toward a production-driven economy, and expanding formal economic engagement with the international community.
Speaking at the ceremony, Mullah Baradar Akhund stated that the establishment of this plant would play a vital role in boosting domestic industry, reducing reliance on imports, and advancing the nation’s economic progress.
He added that the Islamic Emirate remains committed to reinforcing local industries and creating the necessary conditions for processing raw materials within the country.
According to the provided information, the factory is being built with an investment of $160 million from 77 Turkish companies and will have a daily production capacity of 3,000 tons of cement.
The project is also expected to generate direct and indirect employment for approximately 5,000 people, with completion anticipated within two years.
