ECONOMY — May 13, 2026
Afghanistan and Iran Discuss Electricity Sector Investment and Cooperation
The CEO of DABS and the Iranian Ambassador to Kabul met to discuss expanding energy cooperation, focusing on renewable energy and a 500kV transmission line project.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with RTA — corroborated by Pajhwok — 2 min read
Mullah Abdulhaq Hamkar, the CEO of DABS (also referred to as BRASNA), met with Iranian Ambassador Alireza Bikdeli to discuss investment opportunities within Afghanistan's electricity sector.
During the meeting, Hamkar stated that Afghanistan serves as a suitable platform for investment across various sectors of the electricity industry. The discussions specifically focused on the development of renewable energy and the implementation of a 500kV transmission line project, which is intended to facilitate future energy exchange between the two countries.
Ambassador Bikdeli expressed Iran's interest in expanding cooperation with Afghanistan, particularly in the economic, commercial, and energy sectors. As part of these efforts, the ambassador invited Hamkar to visit Iran for further technical discussions and consultations regarding the energy projects.
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Two independent sources corroborate the core event and the specific statements made by named public officials.
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Independent web corroboration
A separate web search returned 8 matching reports. A selection:
- Afghanistan suitable investment platform for electricity sector: Hamkar – Pajhwok Afghan Newspajhwok.com
Hamkar said Afghanistan is a suitable platform for investment in various electricity sectors and stressed the need to further expand cooperation between the two countries.
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Where reports agree
- A meeting occurred between the CEO of DABS and the Iranian Ambassador to Kabul.
- The discussion focused on electricity sector investment, renewable energy, and the 500kV transmission line.
- Hamkar promoted Afghanistan as a viable investment destination for energy.
- Iran expressed interest in broader economic and energy cooperation.
- The Iranian Ambassador extended an invitation to the DABS CEO to visit Iran.
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Pajhwok
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Economy — Afghanistan, Iran, DABS, Energy, Investment
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