KABUL, Sept. 7 (Xinhua) -- The Afghan Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Organization for Sustainable Aid in Afghanistan to support returning refugees, the ministry announced in a statement on Sunday.

The agreement, valued at 1.97 million U.S. dollars, will benefit over 730 returnees in the western provinces of Herat and Badghis, said the statement.

The funds will be allocated toward constructing support centers, providing business and vocational skills training, and delivering social and psychological services, according to the ministry.

The Afghan government has urged local and international organizations to invest in the country, aiming to alleviate economic challenges and generate employment opportunities. ■