The Special Representative of Uzbekistan for Afghanistan met with the ambassador of Pakistan in Tashkent and discussed the current situation and prospects for bilateral cooperation related to Afghanistan, including the Trans-Afghan railway.
According to Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, representatives of the two countries discussed transport and communication projects in Afghanistan, particularly the construction of the Trans-Afghan railway.
At the same time, the Ministry of Economy said attracting investment for the Trans-Afghan project as one of its main priorities.
Abdul Rahman Habib, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Economy, emphasized the importance of this project, stating: “The Trans-Afghan project plays a key role in strengthening trade, creating job opportunities, and developing economic infrastructure. As a transit corridor, this project connects Afghanistan to neighboring countries such as Iran, Pakistan, China, and Turkmenistan, significantly enhancing international trade.”
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Some economic experts believe that the implementation of this project could bring a transformation to Afghanistan’s economy and provide significant benefits to Pakistan and Uzbekistan.
“Connecting to the railway reduces import and export costs, allowing us to gain a better position in international markets and benefit from it,” said Abdul Jabbar Safi, head of the Kabul Industrialists Association.
“With this project, Afghanistan will become a transit route. This railway will enable the transportation of goods between Uzbekistan and Pakistan and vice versa, bringing significant economic benefits to Afghanistan and contributing to the country’s economic stability,” said Zabiullah Islami, an economic affairs expert.
The Trans-Afghan project, which aims to connect Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Uzbekistan via railway, is estimated to cost around five billion dollars.
This news is sourced from [Tolo News] and is for informational purposes only.
