Afghanistan is stepping up the export of its products to international markets via the Lapis Lazuli Corridor, which connects Afghanistan, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Türkiye.
The Afghan Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation announced the dispatch of eight export shipments through the Torghundi dry port (on the Turkmen-Afghan border) via the Lapis Lazuli Corridor, Ariana News reports.
The ministry noted that this move is part of ongoing efforts to facilitate transit and strengthen the country’s export sector. Officials confirmed that coordination for the transportation of eight commercial consignments along the corridor has been fully completed.
The shipments include dried fruits, jam, pressure cookers, and energy drinks. Upon arrival in Türkiye, the goods are expected to be re-exported to markets in Saudi Arabia, the United States, Australia, and the Netherlands.
The Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation emphasized that expanding transit corridors, supporting export and import growth, and facilitating international transport operations remain among the country’s key priorities.
The Lapis Lazuli Corridor is a regional trade and transit route launched in 2018 to connect Afghanistan with European markets through Turkmenistan, the Caucasus, and Türkiye. ///nCa, 16 March 2026