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The Asian Development Bank says it will continue its economic programs in Afghanistan after US and NATO troops have withdrawn.
Officials at the bank said that although the withdrawal of foreign troops from Afghanistan will create an economic vacuum, the bank is working to continue its development plans for Afghanistan.
Officials added that they are continuing their projects in the sectors of electricity, transport and agriculture.
“We have a large number of infrastructure projects, and the security of these projects is provided by the Afghan Public Protection Forces, we will continue to work,” said ADB’s Country Director for Afghanistan Narendra Singru.