Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Mazar-e-Sharif (BNA) Russia has submitted 3000 tons flour loaded in 41 trucks to Afghanistan side in Hairatan city of Mazzr-e-Sharif.
According to local officials of Balkh, the assistance has been provided by Russia based on the agreement which was signed between Russia and Afghanistan.
Alexandria Gulban, Russian consul to Mazar-e-Sharif in a ceremony held in Hairatan said, “Russian officials have carried out the assistance in the wake of economical situation of Afghan people.”
Kateb Shams, provincial director of agriculture and irrigation said the assistance is to be distributed to affected people throughout the country in particular in Balkh province.
He added Russia also assisted 5000 tons flour and 51 tractors to Afghanistan three years ago.
