The Ministry of Industry and Commerce decided to take control of the remaining military bases of foreign forces with the intention of converting them into special economic zones, Mullah Baradar said.
He said that the project will begin with sites in the capital of Kabul and the northern Balkh province, but did not give further details.
If the Taliban is going to govern better and attain domestic legitimacy, Muhammad Faizal Bin Abdul Rahman, a student at the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies in Singapore, told the BBC that the Taliban desperately needs to boost its coffers.
The Taliban needs to prove its commitment to economic planning. This includes establishing safe zones near the capital and borders for potential foreign investors, such as the Chinese. He added that he wanted to revive regional trade with neighbouring countries.
Afghanistan's finances have been hit by a number of issues since the withdrawal of foreign military forces. Most foreign aid - which previously supported its economy - has been suspended and the central bank's overseas assets have been frozen, and sanctions have been placed on members of the government.
Beijing does not recognize Afghanistan's Taliban administration, but it has a lot of interests in the country, which is a key part of China's Belt and Road Initiative.
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