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 […]
Afghanistan Sees Exports to Central Asia Surge Through Torghundi Port
Afghan officials report a significant rise in exports to Central Asian nations, particularly Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan, via Herat’s Torghundi dry port, according to the official Afghan news agency Alemarah. The export volume has doubled compared to the previous year, officials say. Last year, an average of 15 trucks carrying Afghan goods crossed the port […]
Afghanistan and Turkmenistan Discuss Progress on TAPI Gas Pipeline Project
The Afghan Ministry of Mines and Oil Industry reports on a meeting held in Kabul between the Minister of Mines and Petroleum Hidayatullah Badri, and the Ambassador of Turkmenistan, Khoja Ovezov. The primary focus of the meeting was the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline project. The parties discussed the project’s current progress, technical and legal aspects, […]
Turkmen Ambassador discussed current bilateral projects with the Afghan Foreign Minister
On Wednesday, 10 Jul 2024, Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Kabul Khoja Ovezov met with Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi. During the meeting, the sides discussed issues related to the construction of the TAPI gas pipeline in Afghanistan, increasing the capacity of the Torghundi railway station and the construction of the Nur ul-Jihad electric substation […]
Turkmenistan Ready to Boost Trade and Transit with Afghanistan
On 25 June, the Consul General of Turkmenistan in Herat Batyr Yolov met with Governor Noor Ahmad Islamjar. During the meeting, Nur Ahmad Islamjar noted that the Afghan side is interested in intensifying cargo transportation along the Afghanistan-Turkmenistan-Kazakhstan-China route, and establishing exports of Afghan fruits and vegetables and dry fruits to Turkmenistan. In turn Yolov […]
New Trade Route Opens: Kazakhstan to UAE via Afghanistan and Pakistan
A landmark pilot project has successfully completed a new multimodal transportation route from Kazakhstan to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). KTZ Express JSC, QazTrade JSC, and their Pakistani partner, National Logistics Corporation (NLC), collaborated to deliver cargo from Kazakhstan to Jebel Ali port in the UAE via Afghanistan and Pakistan. This route offers a fresh […]
Kazakhstan: Active involvement of Afghanistan in interregional ties is a strategic task
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan has said that in his opinion, one of the strategic tasks at the present stage is the active involvement of Afghanistan in interregional ties. “Kazakhstan removed the Taliban regime from the terrorist list, based on the importance of developing trade and economic cooperation with modern Afghanistan and the understanding that […]
Turkmenistan will buy construction steel and marble from Afghanistan
Turkmenistan will buy sizeable quantities of construction steel bars and marble from Afghanistan, reports the Afghan media. Nooruddin Azizi, acting minister of commerce and industry of Afghanistan, told the local media in Kabul on 7 May 2024 that agreements have also been made for the export of 150,000 tons of steel bars and 100,000 cubic […]
Turkmenistan and Afghanistan to form working groups to implement the TAPI project
The Chief Executive Director of TAPI Pipeline Company Ltd, Muhammetmyrat Amanov, met in Kabul with the Acting Minister of Mines and Petroleum of Afghanistan, Shahabuddin Delawar. During the meeting, issues related to the implementation of the Turkmenistan–Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline project were discussed, according to the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum of Afghanistan. As Delaware […]
Afghanistan to increase electricity imports from neighboring countries
Afghanistan is set to increase its reliance on electricity imports from neighboring Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, and Iran in 2024, according to the Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS) electric power company. DABS reports that Afghanistan imported approximately 5.76 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity during the past year (1402 solar year). Building on this strategy, contracts have already […]
Turkmenistan and Afghanistan Strengthen Trade Ties with New Deals
During a recent visit to Herat, Afghanistan, a business delegation from Turkmenistan signed a series of contracts with Afghan entrepreneurs. The Ministry of Industry and Commerce of Afghanistan reports that ten contracts and two memoranda of understanding were finalized. These deals focus on the supply of building materials like steel rods, paints, marble, and various […]
Turkmenistan and Afghanistan discuss expansion of trade relations
On 4 May 2024, a delegation of the private sector of Turkmenistan led by Chairman of the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of Turkmenistan Nokerguly Atagulyev visited Herat province to discuss issues of expanding trade relations between the two countries, the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Kabul reports. During the visit, the Turkmen delegation met with […]
Afghanistan starts unfolding its huge transit potential – trilateral hub planned in Herat
Afghanistan, a country at the crossroads of some major corridors, has started unfolding its transit potential in a systematic and measured manner. In a news story first reported by Reuters and subsequently expanded on by other media services, the acting commerce minister of Afghanistan, Nooruddin Azizi, told Reuters that Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, and Afghanistan would jointly […]
Turkmenistan and Afghanistan are completing the construction of a substation in Herat
The management of the Afghan electric power company Da Breshna Sherkat and the delegation of Turkmenistan recently held a meeting to discuss the early completion of the Herat Nur ul-Jihad substation construction project. During the meeting, Maulavi Abdul Rahman Rahmani, Chief Operating Officer of DABS, provided an update on the progress of the substation construction, […]
Afghanistan and Turkmenistan discussed issues of transport connectivity – a logistics center to be created in Torghundi
Afghanistan’s delegation, led by Minister of Industry and Commerce Nooruddin Azizi, met with a Turkmen delegation headed by Director of the Agency for Transport and Communications Mammetkhan Chakiyev in Kabul on 26 April 2024. The meeting, held in Kabul, focused on strengthening trade and transportation cooperation between the two countries. Leveraging their strategic locations, the […]
Afghanistan, Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan held a trilateral meeting on transport issues in Kabul
A trilateral meeting was held in Kabul on 26 April 2024 with the participation of delegations from Afghanistan, Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan, the Ministry of Industry and Commerce of Afghanistan reports. The delegations were headed by: Afghanistan – Minister of Industry and Commerce Nuruddin Azizi Turkmenistan – Director of the Agency for Transport and Communications under […]
Kazakhstan and Pakistan Pilot New Multimodal Export Route
A pilot project is underway to create a new multimodal export route stretching from Kazakhstan to Pakistan. The route will traverse Uzbekistan and Afghanistan, with a final leg by sea to Jebel Ali Port in the United Arab Emirates. This was announced by Bauyrzhan Urynbasarov, Managing Director of Kazakhstan Railways JSC NC KTZ, during a […]
Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan join hands to bolster railway connectivity with China, establish Central Asia – South Asia rail links
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan have agreed to create a joint venture between the railway authorities of the two countries. It will serve two major purposes: Bolster the railway cargo capacity along the China-Kazakhstan-Uzbekistan route Work together to build the Trans-Afghan railway line that will connect the Uzbek (and Kazakh) railway systems through a railway line traversing […]
Peace in Afghanistan – to value it or to squander it?
Tariq Saeedi It is the first time in more than 45 years that there is peace in Afghanistan. It is also in that long that there are no foreign troops in Afghanistan. The peace has come at a very heavy price. According to US Institute of Peace: Expenses by the US government – $2.3 trillion […]
Amudarya canal could harm Afghanistan – region has solutions
nCa Analysis “Do not waste water, even if you are on a running river.” – Hadith of Holy Prophet (PBUH) “A drop of water, a grain of gold.” – Turkmen proverb The Taliban in Afghanistan is building an enormous canal to draw water from the Amudarya. It is their right to consume water from the […]
Foreign Ministers of Turkmenistan and Austria discussed the current situation in Afghanistan
On 11 March 2024, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Austria Alexander Schallenberg in Vienna. The Austrian Foreign Ministry’s press release notes: “The situation in Afghanistan, especially with regard to the fight against terrorism, organized crime and illegal migration, was the focus of today’s […]
Turkmenistan and Afghanistan held a meeting on the Nur ul-Jihad substation project
On Sunday, 10 March 2024, the leadership of the Afghan electric power company Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat met with the head of the Department of International Electric Power Projects in the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan direction of the Ministry of Energy of Turkmenistan, Myrat Artykov and representatives of the Embassy of Turkmenistan. According to DABS, the meeting was […]
UNRCCA Launches 2024 Preventive Diplomacy Academy for the New Cohort of Young Leaders from Central Asia and Afghanistan
On March 5, the first session was held for students of the UNRCCA (UN Regional Center for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia) Preventive Diplomacy Academy from the countries of Central Asia and Afghanistan in online format. As a result of the competition, forty-eight participants aged 19 to 29 were selected among university students and graduates […]
Turkmenistan foreign office press release on recent Afghan visit and trans-boundary issues
One of the main directions of Turkmenistan’s foreign policy is the further development and strengthening of comprehensive relations with neighboring states. As previously reported, during the period from March 4 to 6 of this year, a representative delegation of Afghanistan led by the Acting Minister of Industry and Trade Alhaj Nuruddin Azizi visited Turkmenistan to […]
Afghanistan is self-sufficient in steel production
nCa Report Afghanistan, while dependent on imports for a lot of things, has attained self-sufficiency in the steel industry, mainly in the metallic construction materials. There are currently 42 steel mills in Afghanistan, representing an investment of about USD 500 million in the industry. All of the raw material required for production is available in […]
Banking sector in Afghanistan thrives despite restrictions, keeps economy in motion
nCa Report The banking sector in Afghanistan is thriving despite the restrictions, and keeps the economy in motion. Some of the banks of Afghanistan are participating in the single-country exhibition, taking place in Ashgabat, 4-6 March 2024: AIB (Afghanistan International Bank) Azizi Bank Afghan United Bank Ghazanfar Bank Khanullah Yousafzai, the Chief Operating Officer, and […]
Turkmen Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange hosted successful trading session on the sidelines of Afghanistan expo in Ashgabat
On 5 March 2024, on the sidelines of the exhibition of Afghan goods, the mobile stock exchange of the State Commodity Exchange of Turkmenistan was held in Ashgabat. 71 transactions were finalized during the session, generating significant economic activity. The total value of the concluded transactions surpassed US $ 107 million and Turkmen Manat 33 […]
TAPI Gas Pipeline, Power Lines, and Transport Infrastructure on the Agenda in Turkmenistan-Afghanistan Talks
On March 5, 2024, a meeting was held between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and the delegation that arrived in Turkmenistan, headed by the acting Minister of Industry and Commerce of Afghanistan Alhaj Nuruddin Azizi. During the negotiations, a wide range of issues related to the expansion of bilateral trade and […]
Arkadag Berdimuhamedov visited an exhibition of Afghan goods – met with Afghanistan minister for commerce and industry – Ahmet Calik attended the meeting
On 4 March 2024, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Khalk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov visited the exhibition of Afghan goods that started in Ashgabat and held a business meeting dedicated to the issues of integrated development of interstate cooperation, TDH reports. Berdimuhamedov began his visit by exploring the stand […]
Turkmenistan hosts single-country exhibition of Afghanistan, joint Turkmen-Afghan business forum – several side events held
nCa Report The 3-day exhibition of the goods and services of Afghanistan started on 4 March 2024 in Ashgabat. The joint Turkmen-Afghan business forum and several side events were also held. This is a landmark mega-event for the business community of Afghanistan. The acting minister for commerce and industry of Afghanistan, Noor Uddin Azizi, is […]
Turkmenistan will build grain elevator at border with Afghanistan, other plans include construction of cargo handling facility, and railway line to Herat
The senior officials from Turkmenistan had a meeting with the Afghan delegation visiting Turkmenistan for the exhibition and the joint Turkmen-Business forum. The meeting took place on 4 March 2024. The sides exchanged notes on the progress on the joint projects and initiatives. The Turkmen side informed that there were plans for a project for […]
Afghan delegation visited the Port of Turkmenbashi
On 3 March 2024, a delegation led by Afghanistan’s minister for commerce and industry, Noor Uddin Azizi, toured the International Seaport of Turkmenbashi, according to the Agency for Maritime and River Transport of Turkmenistan “Turkmendenizderyayollary.” The visit showcased the capabilities of the port and its terminals, highlighting the benefits of the “customs storage” regime for […]
Afghan minister, addressing forum in Ashgabat assures that under-construction canal from Amudarya River will not impact Turkmenistan
nCa Report The minister for commerce and industry of Afghanistan, Noor Uddin Azizi, addressed the joint Turkmen-Afghan business forum in Ashgabat on 4 March 2024. In his remarks, he assured that the canal the Taliban are building to draw water from the Amudarya River, will not impact the interests of Turkmenistan. Here are the main […]
Single country exhibition of Afghanistan and joint Turkmen-Afghan business forum starts in Ashgabat
A single-country exhibition of the goods and services of Afghanistan and the joint Turkmen-Afghan business forum started on 4 March 2024 in Ashgabat. There is high level participation from both sides in the event. The Afghan delegation is led by the minister for commerce and industry Noor Uddin Azizi. The Afghan delegation consists of about […]
Central Asia is in pragmatic interaction with Afghanistan – Is the time now for world to recognize Taliban?
Tariq Saeedi In Central Asia, there is the unanimity among the regional countries to remain engaged with Afghanistan pragmatically. There are many reasons for it. Over a period of time, we talked to several diplomats and other officials from the regional countries. There were two questions we asked, though phrased differently each time: 1. Why […]
Turkmenistan and Afghanistan discussed TAPI project and LPG supplies
On 28 February 2024, acting foreign minister of Afghanistan Amir Khan Muttaqi met with Batyr Amanov, Deputy Prime Minister of Turkmenistan responsible for oil and gas sector. During meeting, the two sides held comprehensive discussions on TAPI and supply of LPG to Afghanistan, according to MFA Afghanistan. Muttaqi said that following the visit of Turkmen […]
Turkmenistan and Afghanistan discussed cooperation in the transport sector
On 27 February 2024, the Afghanistan delegation headed by Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi met with Mammetkhan Chakiyev, Director General of the Agency for Transport and Communications under the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan, as part of a working visit to Turkmenistan, the Afghan Foreign Ministry reports. The meeting explored the prospects of expanding […]
Ashgabat to host an exhibition of Afghan goods and a Turkmen-Afghan business forum
An exhibition of Afghan goods and a Turkmen-Afghan business forum will be held in Ashgabat on 3-5 March 2024. The President of Turkmenistan signed a corresponding Decree, ordered the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs to hold the above-mentioned events at a high organizational […]
Transport, Electricity and TAPI under the spotlight of Turkmenistan-Afghanistan talks in Ashgabat – Afghanistan’s Foreign Ministry issued press release on Meredov and Muttaqi meeting
Acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan Amir Khan Muttaqi leading a delegation met with the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Rashid Meredov in Ashgabat on Monday, 26 February 2024. The meeting focused on bilateral relations between Afghanistan and Turkmenistan, upgrading Afghanistan’s diplomatic presence in Ashgabat, and practically starting TAPI project in Afghanistan, according to […]
Turkmenistan’s foreign ministry hosted a meeting with an Afghan delegation led by Muttaqi
On February 26, 2024, in Ashgabat, a meeting was held between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and a delegation that arrived in Turkmenistan led by the acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan Amir Khan Muttaqi, consisting of representatives of various government agencies of Afghanistan, including the Ministry of Mining and […]
Foreign Ministry of Turkmenistan hosted a Meeting with China’s Special Envoy for Afghanistan
On 23 February 2024, a high-level meeting took place in Ashgabat between Turkmenistan’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ahmed Gurbanov, and China’s Special Envoy for Afghanistan Affairs, Yue Xiaoyun. The discussion underscored the strong strategic partnership between Turkmenistan and China, characterized by mutual understanding and support. Both sides acknowledged the crucial role of leadership interactions […]
TAPI: All Afghans support this great project, says acting Minister of Mines and Petroleum of Afghanistan
At the end of last week, the CEO of TAPI Pipeline Company Ltd, Muhammetmyrat Amanov, met in Kabul with the Acting Minister of Mines and Petroleum of Afghanistan, Shahabuddin Delawar. During the meeting, the parties discussed current issues within the framework of the TAPI gas pipeline project, and also stressed the need to accelerate […]
Central Asian Representatives, EU Discuss Afghanistan’s Socio-Economic, Security Challenges
On 14 February 2024, Bishkek hosted the 5th meeting of special representatives from Central Asian states and the European Union on Afghanistan. Key participants included UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative, Head of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan Rosa Otumbayeva, the Special Representative of the European Union for Central Asia Terhi Hakala, and the Special Envoy […]
Turkmenistan and Afghanistan discuss cooperation in tax sphere
Officials from Afghanistan and Turkmenistan held talks in Kabul, aiming to avoid double taxation and facilitate closer economic ties. This marked the first round of face-to-face discussions on the matter, hosted by the Afghanistan Ministry of Finance. The three-day series of talks involved officials from the Afghan Ministry of Finance responsible for fiscal, technical, legal, […]
Afghanistan Eyes Balanced Trade with Central Asia
In 2023, Afghanistan imported about $1.4 billion worth of goods from Central Asian countries, while the country exported goods worth $100 million, TOLOnews reports, citing the Afghan Ministry of Industry and Trade. According to the ministry’s spokesman Akhundzada Abdul Salam Javad, the country’s main exports to Central Asia are fresh fruits, dried fruits, while attempts […]
Afghanistan hosts Regional Cooperation Initiative meeting — Representatives of 12 countries attend
Afghanistan’s Regional Cooperation Initiative meeting brought together representatives and ambassadors of 12 neighboring and regional countries on Monday in Kabul. Under discussion was the need for positive interaction between regional countries and the Islamic Emirate, coordination in the field of regional cooperation, creation of a common region-oriented narrative at a regional level and joint cooperation […]