VOA常速英语:Investing in Energy for Afghanistan(翻译)

The United States Agency for International Development, or USAID, in partnership with Afghanistan’s Ministry of Energy and Water, recently organized a two-day Energy Business Opportunities Conference in Dubai. More than 200 participants representing Middle Eastern, Central Asian, Turkish, European and North American companies working in the energy sector attended the event, in addition to Afghan and international financial institutions and officials from various Afghan Ministries, the Emirates, and the United States Government.
近日，美国国际开发署（USAID）和阿富汗的能源与水利部合作，在迪拜开展了一场为期两天的“能源产业机遇会议”。超过200名代表出席了会议，他们代表着中东、中亚、土耳其、欧洲以及北美的能源产业公司。此外，阿富汗国内以及国际金融机构、阿富汗政府各部门、阿联酋政府以及美国政府都分别派出了代表。

The two-day Energy Conference aimed to promote foreign investments and joint venture opportunities in Afghanistan’s emerging energy sector, including solar, wind, biomass, geothermal and hydro projects, and created a platform for business-to-business matchmaking sessions between local and international investors and financial institutions.
这场持续两天的能源会议，旨在引入外国对阿富汗能源产业的投资，并增加合资企业的商业机会，这其中包括：太阳能、风能、生物能、地热能和水能项目。会议还希望搭建起一个企业对企业的电子商务平台，使在本土与国际上的投资者、金融机构拥有对接的渠道。

The conference also included discussions on Afghanistan’s first competitive bid, the 10 Mega Watt Kandahar Solar Farm, an Independent Power Producer project, as well as information about financing energy projects in Afghanistan, perspectives of various international donors on investments in the Afghan energy sector, and an exhibition on energy services.
会议中还讨论了阿富汗的首次竞标项目，即坎大哈的10兆瓦太阳能农场，这是一个可以独立发电的项目。另外，会议话题还涉及了阿富汗国内能源项目的资金问题、国际捐赠者对于投资阿富汗能源产业的看法、以及关于能源服务的展示。

“We want to improve Afghanistan’s competitiveness in the field of energy through fostering successful collaboration and strategic partnerships between international and local businesses in order to promote energy technology in the country,” said Ali Ahmad Osmani, Afghanistan’s Minister of Energy and Water.
“我们想要帮助阿富汗本土产业与国际接轨，建立起成功的合作和战略伙伴关系，以提高其在能源领域的竞争力，而这些都是为了推进阿富汗能源技术的发展。”阿富汗能源与水利部部长Ali Ahmad Osmani说道。

“The U.S. Government through USAID is committed to assisting Afghanistan achieve its potential in the renewable energy sector, this conference provides the opportunity for Afghan and International partners to collaborate in joint initiatives in this field,” said U.S. Ambassador P. Michael McKinley.
“美国政府已经通过国际开发署承诺，向阿富汗提供帮助，使阿富汗在可再生能源领域上实现其潜力，这场会议为阿富汗提供了与国际伙伴合作的机会，他们将在能源产业的联合项目上合作。”美国大使P. Michael McKinley说道。

“Renewable energy technologies are powerful tools for alleviating poverty, expanding rural development, and stimulating private sector growth while promoting sustainability.”
“可再生能源技术是一个非常强大的工具，它能够缓解贫困状况、促进农村发展、刺激私营企业的增长，并同时促进可持续发展。”