Birjand, South Khorassan Prov., Jan 7, IRNA – Governor General of South Khorassan Province Vajhollah Khedmatgozar said in Tehran on Wednesday that expansion of economic transactions with Afghanistan is among long-term objectives of the Government of Hope and Prudence.
Khedmatgozar said in Birjand on Wednesday that expansion of the export of fuel and other oil derivatives to Afghanistan would guarantee economic development and vibrancy in the fuel sector.
He said new oil depot is to be operational in Birjad in September.
He added that once the depot is operational and 100 million liters are added to the province's oil derivatives' inventory, a very good infrastructure will be provided for export of fuel to Afghanistan.
By IRNA
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