Executive Summary The Termez Dialogue, held from May 19 to 21, 2025, in Termez, Uzbekistan, convened approximately 200 delegates from over 20 countries to enhance economic, cultural, and security ties between Central and South Asia. Organized by Uzbekistan’s Institute for Strategic and Interregional Studies, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the […]
Afghanistan Emerges as Key Corridor Linking Central and South Asia
Liluma Qadiry Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan are planning to construct railway lines through Afghanistan to create shorter routes for regional trade. These projects aim to enhance economic relations and facilitate the transit of goods through western Afghanistan. Abdul Zahoor Mudaber, an economic affairs analyst, stated: “One of the core elements of trade is transportation. The more […]
Arkadag Berdimuhamedov highlights TAPI’s high social importance for Afghanistan and region
The Turkmenistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan–India gas pipeline is one of the most significant projects. The goal of this project is to provide natural gas to countries with a total population of 1.75 billion people in the modern era, said National Leader of the Turkmen people Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, speaking at an international conference in Ashgabat on the role of […]
Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan meets Emir of Qatar, Regional Security and TAPI discussed with Qatar Prime Minister
On 16 March 2025, in Doha, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, met with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. During the meeting, Meredov conveyed greetings from President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and National […]
Afghanistan and Turkmenistan Strengthen Railway Cooperation: Important MoUs Signed
A technical delegation from Afghanistan, headed by Deputy Minister of Public Works for Railway Transport Mohammad Ishaq Sahibzada, visited Turkmenistan to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the field of railway transport. The visit was marked by the signing of several important memoranda of understanding with the Turkmenistan Railway Agency. Within the framework of the signed memoranda, […]
New railway route reduces travel time from China to Afghanistan by 3-5 days.
On Monday, 10 February 2025, a freight train departed from the Chinese city of Chongqing to Hairaton in Afghanistan, marking the launch of the first direct railway route connecting metropolis in southwestern China with Afghanistan, Xinhua reports. The train carrying 55 containers with communication equipment manufactured by the Chinese telecommunications giant ZTE will cross the […]
Dushanbe hosted a meeting of Special Representatives of the Central Asia and EU for Afghanistan
On February 5, 2025, the Sixth meeting of Special Representatives for Afghanistan in the format of «Central Asia – European Union» was held in Dushanbe. At the meeting, the Turkmen delegation was headed by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Ahmet Gurbanov. During the session, a comprehensive exchange of views took place on […]
Afghanistan’s Trade with Central Asia Reaches $1.6 Billion
The Ministry of Industry and Commerce has announced that Afghanistan’s trade with five Central Asian countries has reached a total value of $1.696 billion during the current solar year (March 2024 to March 2025), TOLOnews reported. According to ministry spokesperson Akhundzada Abdul Salam Jawad, exports accounted for $112 million of this trade volume, while imports […]
Turkmenistan and Afghanistan officials discuss a major power line project TAP 500
Senior energy officials from Turkmenistan and Afghanistan met in Kabul to discuss the advancement of the TAP-500 power transmission project, marking a new chapter in regional energy cooperation. Myrat Artykov, Head of the Department of International Electric Power Projects of Turkmenistan’s Ministry of Energy, met with Afghanistan’s Acting Minister of Water and Energy, Abdul Latif […]
TAPI Update – Afghanistan lays 6 kilometers of the pipeline, Kazakhstan negotiates the joining to the project
The Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline project is gaining momentum, with six kilometers of pipeline already laid in Afghanistan since the start of practical work early last month, Afghanistan’s Ariana news outlet reports with reference to the office of Herat Governor Maulana Islam Jar. In a statement on Monday, the governor’s press office confirmed that Abdullah […]
A trilateral meeting on the TAP-500 transmission line project held in Kabul
On 27 January 2025, the inaugural trilateral meeting of representatives of Afghanistan, Turkmenistan and the Turkish Çalık Holding was held in Kabul, dedicated to the launch of the operational phase of the large-scale TAP-500 power transmission line project connecting Turkmenistan, Afghanistan and Pakistan. This was reported by the Afghan media outlets. Following the meeting, the […]
Iranian President’s visit to Tajikistan: Economy, security and regional issues in focus
From 15 to 17 January, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian was on a state visit to Tajikistan. On January 16, Pezeshkian had summit talks with Tajik President Emomali Rahmon in Dushanbe, which resulted in the signing of 23 documents. The signed memoranda and programs cover a wide range of areas, including cooperation between the Ministries of […]
The National Leader of Turkmenistan and the UN Secretary General discussed security initiatives and plans for the International Year of Peace and Trust – Turkmenistan proposes to host two peacekeeping centers
On 14 January 2025, a telephone conversation took place between the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres. The telephone conversation took place at the initiative of the UN Secretary General. During the conversation, the National Leader discussed Turkmenistan’s security initiatives. They […]
First Kilometers of TAPI Pipeline Laid in Afghanistan
Almost three kilometers of the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India pipeline section have been laid on the territory of Afghanistan, TOLOnews reports with reference to the spokesman of the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum of Afghanistan, Homayoun Afghan. “Currently, the TAPI project is progressing as planned. To date, 2.9 kilometers of the pipeline have been constructed and welded, and […]
Afghanistan and Turkmenistan Discuss Accelerating TAPI Pipeline Work
Acting Afghan Minister of Mines and Petroleum, Hidayatullah Badri, met with Muhammetmurad Amanov, CEO of TAPI Pipeline Company Limited, in Kabul on 4 January 2025. The meeting focused on the latest progress of the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline project, with a particular emphasis on accelerating the remaining construction work. The sides discussed strategies to increase […]
Afghanistan is going to boost electricity imports from Turkmenistan, Arghandi Substation in Kabul nears completion
The Ministry of Energy and Water of Afghanistan stated that 60% of the Arghandi Kabul 500-kilovolt substation has been completed, TOLONews reported. Matiullah Abid, spokesperson for the Ministry of Energy and Water, described the Arghandi substation as a significant project in the country. He mentioned that its completion would significantly address the electricity-related challenges faced […]
The Foreign Ministers of Turkmenistan and Afghanistan visited the TAPI construction site
On 15 December 2024, a delegation of Turkmenistan headed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov made a working visit to Afghanistan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan reports. The delegation of Turkmenistan was accompanied by representatives of Afghanistan, headed by Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Amir Khan Muttaqi. The purpose […]
Afghanistan and Turkmenistan renewed electricity agreement for 2025
Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS) has renewed the power purchase agreement for 2025 with Turkmenistan. The agreement was signed during company’s delegation visit to Turkmenistan, led Dr. Abdul Bari Omar, the Chief Executive Officer. According to DABS, under this agreement, electricity will be imported from Turkmenistan to Afghanistan via four routes: Andkhoy, Aqina, Badghis, and […]
Afghan and Turkmen officials discussed logistical aspects of the TAPI gas pipeline project
Representatives of various government departments of Afghanistan, headed by Deputy Minister of Finance for Customs and Revenue Abdul Mateen Saeed, held a meeting with Deputy Head of the State Border Service of Turkmenistan Elamanov, Director General of TAPI Pipeline Company Limited Mukhammetmurad Amanov and a representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, said […]
Turkmen and Afghan officials met to discuss construction of a temporary port for transporting TAPI project equipment
A meeting was held in Serhetabat, Turkmenistan, between representatives of relevant Afghan and Turkmen agencies to discuss the construction of a temporary port at the Islam Cheshme border crossing between Afghanistan and Turkmenistan. According to the press release of the Afghanistan’s Ministry of mining and petroleum, the port will be used to transport equipment and […]
Head of UNRCCA visits Termez
On 24 November 2024, SRSG for Central Asia and Head of UNRCCA, Kaha Imnadze, visited Termez, Uzbekistan, at the border with Afghanistan in order to get acquainted with the Regional UN Logistics Hub as well as the Free Economic Zone “Airitom” and the Education Centre for Afghan Nationals. The visit was facilitated by the Government […]
Afghanistan is Ready to Accept 200,000 Tons of Grain from Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ) announced that Afghanistan is prepared to import approximately 200,000 tons of grain products from Kazakhstan. KTZ recently held negotiations with shippers and the Beine grain elevator to discuss the logistics of transporting grain to Afghanistan. Representatives from JSC NC Prodcorporation (Food Contract Corporation) also participated in the meeting. The participants explored the […]
OGT 2024: TAPI is gaining momentum – improving the situation in Afghanistan opens up new prospects
The situation in Afghanistan is improving significantly and this provides an opportunity to promote the construction of the transnational Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline. This was stated by Mukhammetmyrat Amanov, CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors of TAPI Pipeline, responsible for the implementation of this infrastructure project, during a panel discussion at the International […]
Kazakhstan and Afghanistan Target $3 Billion in Trade
Kazakhstan and Afghanistan have signed a partnership roadmap aimed at boosting bilateral trade to a value of $3 billion. The agreement was inked by Deputy Prime Minister Serik Zhumangarin and Minister of Trade and Industry Nooriddin Azizi during bilateral business forum in Almaty on 22 October. The roadmap outlines a broad range of cooperation areas, […]
Turkmenistan invites CIS countries to participate in infrastructure projects toward South Asia – this is powerful idea with enormous potential
Tariq Saeedi Turkmenistan has invited the CIS countries to take part in the emerging and planned infrastructure projects aimed at connectivity with South Asia and beyond. President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, in his speech at the summit of the heads of state of CIS, floated the idea. The summit was held in Moscow on 8 October 2024. […]
High Demand for Kazakh Grain in Central Asia
A recent forum of grain exporters and importers in Tashkent, Central Asia, highlighted the growing demand for Kazakh grain in the region. As reported by Kazinform, Uzbek farmers are currently harvesting 20 million tons of grain this year and are already exploring export opportunities. “We invited entrepreneurs who buy grain and fat-and-oil products from Kazakhstan […]
Investments of Turkmenistan in Afghanistan exceed USD 1.5 Billion
The deputy prime minister and foreign minister of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, conducted recently a briefing for the diplomats and media. Among the subjects he covered was the launch of the work on the infrastructure projects in Afghanistan including the first section of TAPI. According to the reports from a number of the Afghan media outlets, […]
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan hosted a briefing dedicated to the TAPI project launch
On September 15, 2024, a briefing was held at the Afghan Foreign Ministry dedicated to the launch of new stages of construction of the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) transnational gas pipeline and other transport and communications projects. The briefing was attended by Acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan Amir Khan Muttaqi and heads of departments of the ministry, […]
Afghanistan: Nearly 700 Million in Trade Conducted With Central Asian Countries
The Ministry of Industry and Commerce said that in the first five months of the current solar year, Afghanistan has conducted trade worth nearly $700 million with Central Asian countries. Akhundzada Abdul Salam Jawad, spokesperson for the ministry, said that around $60 million of exports have been made, and the ministry is working to increase […]
Arkadag Berdimuhamedov met with Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund
On 11 September 2024, the National leader of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov met with Acting Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Afghanistan Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund at the Islim-Cheshmeh border checkpoint in Serkhetabat, Takhtabazar district, Mary province. The meeting took place before the opening and groundbreaking ceremonies at Turkmenistan-Afghanistan border. During the meeting, Mullah Mohammad […]
Speech by the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov at the opening and groundbreaking ceremonies of energy, transport, communication and logistics infrastructure facilities at Turkmenistan-Afghanistan border
Dear compatriots! Dear friends! Dear guests! Today is marked by a truly historic event for Turkmenistan and Afghanistan. We are witnessing the successful implementation of a number of major projects with the blessing of Arkadagly Hero Serdar. There are seven of them in total. First of all, we are talking about the laying of the […]
Turkmenistan Delivers Humanitarian Aid to Afghanistan
On Wednesday, 11 September 2024, Turkmenistan sent humanitarian aid to Afghanistan in accordance with the presidential order. The aid was provided by the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for assistance to children in need to coincide with the commencement of construction on the Serkhetabat-Herat gas pipeline, power transmission lines, and transportation and communication infrastructure along the […]
(UPDATED – Pictures and Text) Turkmenistan and Afghanistan launch the construction of a number of energy and transport infrastructure facilities
On 11 September 2024, a ceremony was held at the border of Turkmenistan and Afghanistan with the participation of delegations of the two countries to launch the construction of energy and transport infrastructure facilities. The ceremony was led by President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov via videoconference. The groundbreaking ceremony at the Islim-Cheshme border checkpoint in […]
Turkmen Ambassador to Afghanistan met with the Minister of Communications and Information Technology
Turkmenistan’s Ambassadot to Afghanistan met with the Minister of Communications and Information Technology Najibullah Hayat Haqqani. The meeting discussed fiber optics, cybersecurity, and other technology-related issues. The Minister emphasized that both countries are working together for economic stability, which is of vital importance for the region and neighboring countries. He highlighted the importance of technology […]
Border Meeting: Turkmenistan and Afghanistan discuss joint projects inauguration
Turkmenistan’s Deputy Prime Minister, foreign minister Rashid Meredov met with the foreign minister of Afghanistan Amir Khan Mottaqi at the shared border’s zero point, the official government website of Afghanistan reported on 5 September 2024. The meeting brought together delegations from various organizations of Afghanistan and Turkmenistan. During this gathering, the parties deliberated on arrangements […]
Afghanistan to Increase Electricity Import from Turkmenistan with New Substation
Afghanistan is on track to significantly boost its electricity imports from Turkmenistan. The construction of the 500-kilovolt Arghandi substation is expected to be completed within the next two months, according to a spokesperson for the Ministry of Energy and Water of Afghanistan. Upon completion, this project and others in the series will enable Afghanistan to […]
Turkmenistan, Afghanistan sign four documents related to TAPI, TAP, Railways
The Afghan delegation led by the Acting Minister of Mines and Petroleum Products of Afghanistan Hidayatullah Badri, had a meeting on 30 August 2024 in Ashgabat. The Turkmen side was represented by several deputy prime ministers, ministers, and other senior officials. The expanded talks led to the signing of four documents: – Memorandum of Understanding […]
International Trade Center Opened at Uzbek-Afghan border – Expected annual trade turnover is USD 1.2 billion
The International Trade Centre was opened on 29 August 2024 at Termez, the border town between Uzbekistan and Afghanistan. It is located on the Uzbek territory. The sprawling complex covers an area of 36 hectares. The project cost was USD 70 million. The centre will play an important role in the development of trade and […]
Afghan minister visits Turkmenistan – TAPI board of directors meeting – Cooperation talks
The Acting Minister of Mines and Petroleum Products of Afghanistan Hussein Badri and his delegation are visiting Turkmenistan. A meeting of the board of directors of TAPI (Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India gas pipeline project) was held in Ashgabat on 29 August 2024. The key aspects of the implementation of the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline project and prospects for […]
Mining minister of Afghanistan visits Turkmenistan for talks on TAP, railway projects
The Acting Minister of Mines and Petroleum of Afghanistan, Hedayatullah Badri, headed a delegation to Turkmenistan on Wednesday, 28 August 2024. Meetings are planned in Ashgabat about the development of bilateral cooperation in the field of TAP, railway projects and also the practical start of the TAPI (Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India) pipeline project in Afghanistan, reports Ariana News. […]
Afghanistan and Turkmenistan Discuss Joint Infrastructure Projects
Officials from Turkmenistan and Afghanistan met at the border between the two countries in the Torghundi district of Herat on Wednesday (August 21) to assess readiness for the launch of the TAPI gas project. The two sides also discussed the construction of a new railway line and power transmission infrastructure. The high-level Afghan delegation, led […]
The visit of Uzbek PM to Afghanistan – The Event and the Phenomenon
Tariq Saeedi Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov of Uzbekistan visited Afghanistan, 17-18 August 2024. It is the highest-level visit of a foreign head of government to Afghanistan since the Taliban came to power in 2021. It is significant as both an event and a phenomenon. The Event The visit was successful by all means. The outcomes […]
Tajikistan to build railway line up to border with Afghanistan. KOICA of Korea will cooperat
nCa Report Tajikistan is planning to build a railway line to its border with Afghanistan. The ministry of transport of Tajikistan and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) have signed a protocol of negotiations on the development of a feasibility study (TES) for the Jaloliddini railway project Balkhi-Nizhny Pyanj. As reported by Asia Plus, “The […]
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and the Deputy Prime Minister of Afghanistan held an online meeting
Deputy Prime Minister of Afghanistan Abdul Ghani Baradar held a videoconference meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov, the Embassy of Afghanistan in Turkmenistan reports on its social networks. During the meeting, the parties discussed bilateral political, economic and trade relations, as well as ways to implement the TAPI project in […]
Turkmenistan is ready to invest in the construction of the Torghundi-Herat railway in Afghanistan
The Turkmen delegation headed by Chairman of the Turkmendemiryollary Agency (Turkmen Railways) Azat Atamuradov held talks with Deputy Minister of of Public Works for Railway transport of Afghanistan Bakhtur Rahman Sharaft in Kabul, the Ministry of Public Works of Afghanistan reported. The two-day meeting involved detailed discussions between the delegations of both countries aimed at […]
Turkmenistan Accredits Afghan Diplomat as Charge d’affaires of Afghanistan
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov handed Fazal Muhammad Sabir a document on his accreditation in Turkmenistan as Charge d’affaires of Afghanistan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan reports. The Afghan diplomat has been representing his country in Ashgabat for a number of years. During the meeting, the parties discussed a […]
Afghanistan gets ready to launch TAPI Project
The Ministry of Mines and Petroleum of Afghanistan stated that all preparations have been made for the commencement of the TAPI project, according to TOLOnews. The spokesman for the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum, Homayoun Afghan, said that security is ensured in the country, and the challenges related to land acquisition for the TAPI project […]
Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and Afghanistan discussed the construction of a new railway line – Turkmenistan will soon begin construction of a logistics center in Torghundi
A trilateral meeting of representatives of Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and Afghanistan took place on the sidelines of the first transport trade and export forum in Aktau. The parties discussed the possibility of building a new railway line Torghundi – Herat – Kandahar – Spin-Buldak, which will run from the western border of Turkmenistan through Afghanistan to […]
Туркменистан, Казахстан и Афганистан активизируют транспортное сотрудничество
19 июля 2024 года в рамках проходящего в г. Актау (Казахстан) Первого торгово-логистического форума «Север-Юг» состоялась трёхсторонняя встреча руководителей транспортных ведомств Туркменистана, Казахстана и Афганистана, в ходе которой был обсужден широкий комплекс вопросов, связанных с дальнейшим наращиванием потенциала сотрудничества между тремя государствами в транспортной сфере. В частности, стороны обсудили условия транспортировки грузов по маршруту Казахстан […]
Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Afghanistan enhance transport cooperation
On July 19, 2024, as part of the First «North-South» Trade and Logistics Forum taking place in Aktau (Kazakhstan), a trilateral meeting of the heads of transport departments of Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan and Afghanistan was held, during which a wide range of issues related to further capacity building were discussed cooperation between the three states in […]