Afghanistan, Turkmenistan discuss joint infrastructure projects
Officials of Turkmenistan and Afghanistan met at the border between the two countries in Herat's Torghundi district on Wednesday (August 21) to assess readiness for the launch of the TAPI gas project.
The two sides focused on the TAPI gas pipeline project, as well as the construction of a new railway line and power transmission infrastructure.
The high-level Afghan delegation, led by Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, included ministers from key sectors such as mines and oil, communications and information technology. Muttaqi assured his Turkmen counterpart Rashid Meredov that the Afghan government has completed preparations for the extension of the TAPI pipeline and is ready to begin practical work.
Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan reiterated his country's commitment to speeding up the construction of a railway line and a railway station in Afghanistan, Bakhtar news reported. It was also noted that the Noorul Jihad substation, a key power transmission project, will be completed in the near future.
Last month, the heads of the Turkmen and Afghan railways held talks on joint projects.
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