The Taliban administration will move ahead with plans to turn former foreign military bases into special economic zones for businesses, the acting deputy prime minister for economic affairs said in a statement. | Reuters
The acting commerce minister had told Reuters in December that his ministry was working on the plan for former American bases and would submit it to both the economic committee led by acting deputy PM Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar and to the cabinet for approval.
He added a pilot plan would begin to convert bases in the capital Kabul and in northern Balkh province.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
The big powers are nudging closer to world warDuring his January visits to Beijing and the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, President Marcos said the region was under pressure to pick sides in the superpower rivalry, but preferred not to.
Read more »
Art Fair PH 2023: From 3D paintings to toy sculptures, the future of art is trying to look damn brightIn Art Fair Philippines, the strong creative energy charging in the air can turn anything lying around as art — including an unrolled out green carpet at the Baguio-based No Space booth.
Read more »
Japan, South Korea foreign ministers meet on sidelines of Munich security talksJapan’s foreign minister Yoshimasa Hayashi met his South Korean counterpart Park Jin on Saturday, February 18, and reiterated the need for continued communications between the two countries to return to a “healthy relationship.” | Reuters
Read more »
Japan, China to hold security talks next week – Japan foreign ministerJapan and China will hold security talks next week, Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi said after meeting his Chinese counterpart on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference on Saturday. | Reuters
Read more »
10 foreign films worth overcoming the “one-inch tall barrier of subtitles” for - Scout Magazine‘Parasite’s’ director Bong Joon-ho’s right, get over yourselves and watch some damn good world cinema
Read more »
DFA chief Manalo meets foreign ministers in Munich conferenceThe official met with foreign ministers from Finland, Czech Republic, Belgium, Netherlands, and Sweden during the world’s leading forum on international security.
Read more »