The investment licensing contract for $383 million National Fiber Optic Network project was signed during the latest meeting of the High Economic Council chaired by President Mohammad Ashraf.
The Office of the President, ARG Palace, said the contract was signed between the Afghanistan Telecom Regulatory Authority (ATRA), Afghan Wireless Company, Etisalat Telecommunication Company, and Asia Consulting Firm.
A statement by ARG Palace said the contract was signed in the presence of President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani on Sunday afternoon.