An Omani official on Sunday expressed interest in investing in antimony and oil mines in Afghanistan during his visit to Kabul.
According to a press release from the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum, Ali Al-Zad Ali, chairman of the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Investment, said in a meeting with the acting minister, Hedayatullah Badri, that his country will also offer scholarships to Afghan students.
Badri welcomed Oman’s interest in investing in Afghanistan and pledged cooperation according to the law and principles.
Antimony is a semi-metal. In its metallic form it is silvery, hard and brittle. It is used in the electronics industry.
