Regional Connectivity
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Afghanistan
Mirziyoyev: Uzbekistan Will Continue Its ‘Constructive’ Policy Toward Afghanistan
DID Press: Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has described Afghanistan as a “close neighbor” and reaffirmed Tashkent’s commitment to continuing what he called a “constructive and resolute” policy toward Kabul. Speaking at celebrations marking the 35th anniversary of Uzbekistan’s independence, Mirziyoyev…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan-Iran Rail Trade Surges Ninefold
DID Press: Rail freight between Afghanistan and Iran has increased sharply, according to the Iranian Embassy in Kabul. According to Iranian Railways, the volume of goods transported to Afghanistan has risen from less than 15,000 tonnes annually to around 130,000…
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Afghanistan
Kabul Calls for Stronger Political and Economic Ties with India
DID Press: Taliban-run Afghanistan embassy in New Delhi held a ceremony on Monday marking the fifth anniversary of the group’s return to power, with diplomats from several countries, including India, Russia, China, Pakistan, Serbia, Palestine, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Qatar and Oman,…
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Turkmenistan to Resume Talks With Pakistan on TAPI Gas Pipeline
DID Press: Turkmenistan will resume serious and active negotiations with Pakistan in the coming months over the construction of the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline, Turkmen Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov said. Meredov said that following the visit of Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, Turkmenistan’s…
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Afghanistan
India Seeks to Expand Historic Ties With Afghanistan
DID Press: India’s Ministry of External Affairs has said New Delhi is working to expand its historic and longstanding relations with Afghanistan across various areas. Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson for India’s Ministry of External Affairs, said at a press briefing that…
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Herat Takes Center Stage in Turkmen-Afghan Logistics Cooperation
DID Press: Turkmenistan’s Hazar Logistics has held talks with a delegation from the Herat Chamber of Commerce and Investment on strengthening bilateral trade, transit and logistics cooperation, underscoring efforts to deepen economic connectivity between the two neighboring countries. According to…
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Afghanistan
Turkmenistan Reports Progress on TAPI Pipeline, Expands Gas Field Development Plans
DID Press: Turkmenistan says work on the Turkmenistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan–India (TAPI) gas pipeline is advancing, as authorities review progress on the strategic regional energy project alongside new priorities for expanding the country’s oil and gas sector. According to a statement from the…
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Afghanistan
Herat–Khaf Railway Cargo Transfers Increase as Trade Route Expands
DID Press: Cargo transportation through the Rozanak Railway Station on the Herat–Khaf Railway route has increased significantly in the first four months of the current year, with officials reporting the transfer of 438,000 tonnes of goods through the corridor. Ghulam…
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Tajikistan, Iran and Afghanistan Agree to Launch Trilateral Transport Corridor
DID Press: Tajikistan, Iran and Afghanistan have signed an agreement to establish a trilateral road transport corridor aimed at facilitating cargo movement and expanding regional economic cooperation, according to Tajikistan’s Ministry of Transport. A Tajik delegation led by Shoista Saidmurodzoda…
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Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan Move to Deepen Political and Trade Ties
DID Press: Taliban and Kyrgyz officials have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding bilateral political, economic and transit cooperation during high-level talks in Bishkek, as both sides seek closer regional engagement. According to the Taliban embassy in Bishkek, Dr. Abdul Hai…
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