Regional Connectivity
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Afghanistan
Regional Envoys Meet in Almaty to Discuss Afghanistan’s Future
DID Press: Special representatives from the European Union and Central Asian countries met in Almaty on Tuesday for the eighth round of consultations on Afghanistan, focusing on regional connectivity, sustainable development, and the country’s evolving situation. According to Ministry of…
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Afghanistan
Karimi: Afghanistan Can Become a Regional Economic Connectivity Hub
DID Press: Bilal Karimi has emphasized Afghanistan’s strategic geographic position, saying the country has the potential to become a key hub for regional economic connectivity and trade. Speaking at the Seventh China–South Asia Cooperation Forum, Karimi described Afghanistan as a…
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Afghanistan
Central Asia–Afghanistan Expert Meeting Held on Sidelines of Termez Dialogue
DID Press: A high-level Central Asia–Afghanistan expert meeting was held on the sidelines of the Termez Dialogue on regional connectivity, bringing together prominent policymakers and analysts to discuss Afghanistan’s role in strengthening regional integration. According to the Afghanistan Center for…
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Afghanistan
Rail Cargo Volumes Triple Year-on-Year, Taliban Ministry Says
DID Press: Taliban-run Ministry of Public Works says more than one million tons of petroleum and non-petroleum goods were transported through Afghanistan’s railway network during the month of April–May 2026, marking a significant increase in freight activity. According to the…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan Secures AFN 55B Investment for Herat–Mazar-e-Sharif Railway
DID Press: Afghanistan’s central bank has announced that commercial banks will participate in financing the planned Herat–Mazar-e-Sharif railway project, a major infrastructure initiative valued at approximately 55 billion Afghanis. According to central bank officials, commercial lenders are expected to invest…
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Afghanistan
Uzbekistan Moves to Field Study Phase of Trans-Afghan Corridor Project
DID Press: Uzbekistan has entered the practical feasibility-study phase of the Trans-Afghan Corridor project, with field research now underway on one of the region’s most ambitious transport initiatives. Speaking at the Second Termez Dialogue on Connectivity between Central and South…
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Economy
Central Asia Emerges as New Arena for US Influence Amid Middle East Turmoil
DID Press: Escalating tensions in the Middle East, disruptions to traditional trade routes, and growing competition among major powers are transforming Central Asia into one of the world’s most significant geopolitical arenas. As regional dynamics shift, the United States is…
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Afghanistan
Uzbekistan to Host Second Termez Dialogue on Regional Connectivity
DID Press: Uzbekistan will host the second Termez Dialogue on Connectivity between Central and South Asia in the city of Termez within the next two days under the theme “Peace, Connectivity and Prosperity: Building a Common Space for Shared Well-Being.”…
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Analysis
Iran–US War Collapses IMEC, Forcing a Rethink of Regional Connectivity
DID Press: Iran–US and Israel war has transformed the India–Middle East–Europe Corridor (IMEC) from a flagship geoeconomic initiative into a deep geopolitical crisis, exposing the fragility of regional connectivity plans built without comprehensive security guarantees. What was once envisioned as…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan Linked to China via Wakhan Corridor Road Project
DID Press: Taliban-run Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development has announced the completion of initial construction work on the Wakhan road, a strategic route intended to connect Afghanistan with China through the Wakhan Corridor. The announcement was made during a…
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