Trade between Afghanistan and Turkmenistan soared to $481 million in 2023, TOLoNews reports citing the Afghan Ministry of Industry and Commerce. During a recent meeting between the Acting Minister and the Turkmen Ambassador in Kabul discussions focused on expanding trade, with a specific emphasis on boosting Afghan marble exports to Turkmenistan. “Afghanistan and Turkmenistan had […]
Ashgabat to host an exhibition of Afghanistan production
Turkmenistan’s Ambassador to Afghanistan Khoja Ovezov met with Nooruddin Azizi, Acting Minister of Industry and Commerce of Afghanistan. An increase in Afghanistan’s exports to Turkmenistan was noted at the meeting, the Afghan Ministry of Industry and Commerce reports. In this context, the parties discussed a roadmap for increasing trade turnover between the two countries. The […]
Afghanistan and Turkmenistan discuss the start of the practical implementation of the TAPI gas pipeline project
In Kabul, the General Executive Officer of TAPI Pipeline Company Ltd, Muhammetmyrat Amanov and Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Afghanistan Khoja Ovezov, met with the Minister of Mines and Petroleum of Afghanistan, Shahabuddin Delawar, the Afghan Ministry of Mines and Petroleum Industry says. The meeting focused on areas crucial for advancing the project, including: Highlighting the […]
Turkmenistan, Afghanistan Discuss Boosting Torghundi Port Capacity
On 8 January 2024, the Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Afghanistan, Khoja Ovezov, met with the head of the Afghan Railways Administration (ARA), Maulavi Bakht-ur-Rahman Sharafat, in Kabul. Their discussions centered on strengthening bilateral cooperation in railway connectivity and transit between the two nations. A key focus of the meeting was enhancing the capacity of the […]
Turkmenistan modernizes Noorul Jihad Substation to bring reliable electricity to thousands in Herat
Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS), the national power utility company of Afghanistan, is working with Turkmenistan’s State Corporation “Turkmen Energo”to modernize the Noorul Jihad Substation in Herat. This vital project will provide thousands of customers with reliable electricity and boost the industrial sector in the northwestern region of the province. Recently, the leadership of DABS, along […]
Afghanistan secures 1.8 billion kWh of electricity from Turkmenistan in 2024
In a two-day visit to Turkmenistan, Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS) CEO Muhammad Hanif Hamza and his delegation secured a critical energy supply agreement for 2024. The deal ensures the delivery of up to 1.8 billion kilowatt hours of electricity to Afghanistan through four established routes: Andkhoi, Aqina, Badghis, and Torghundi-Herat lines, according to DABS. […]
Pakistan extends special investment shield for TAPI project
Pakistan is working to extend its Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Act (FIPPA) to cover Turkmenistan’s investment in the project of transnational gas pipeline Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI), Pakistani news outlets report. This decision, announced by a senior energy ministry official on Tuesday, offers valuable guarantees to the Turkmen government, potentially enhancing the project’s bankability. Estimated at […]
TDH Commentary: Following the Trajectory of Turkmen-Afghan Constructive Cooperation
During the 10 November meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov instructed the relevant chief officials to continue the construction of the Turkmenistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan (TAP) power transmission line. In order to discuss the current state of implementation of this project, as well as the Turkmenistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan–India (TAPI) gas pipeline project, and the expansion of the […]
Afghanistan and Uzbekistan renewed agreement on electricity purchase
On Friday, 15 December 2023, Afghanistan and Uzbekistan the renewed the annual electricity purchase agreement between two countries for 2024, Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat, main electric energy company in Afghanistan, reports. The renewed agreement was signed on the sidelines of the visit by Chief Executive Officer of Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat Muhammad Hanif Hamza and […]
Afghanistan Foreign Ministry: Turkmenistan Seeks Billion-Dollar Trade Boost with Afghanistan, Discusses TAPI Pipeline
Ashgabat has set a target on significantly expanding trade with Afghanistan, aiming to reach US $1 billion of trade turnover, according to the Afghanistan Foreign Ministry. The statement came during a two-day visit by Turkmenistan Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov to the Afghanistan province of Herat. Meredov met with Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi and other […]
Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan visited Afghanistan
On 16-17 December 2023, a delegation of Turkmenistan headed by Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov paid a working trip to Afghanistan, Herat province, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan reports. During the meeting with Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, Minister of Petroleum and Mines Shahabuddin Delawar and Minister of Industry and Commerce Nooruddin Azizi, a […]
Afghanistan Power Utility Company and Turkmenistan agreed to accelerate the implementation of the Noor ul-Jihad substation modernization project
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 the chief executive officer of Afghanistan’s largest energy company Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS), Muhammad Hanif Hamza, signed a protocol in Kabul on accelerating the implementation of the Herat Noor ul-Jihad […]
Turkmenistan and DABS Discuss Electricity Imports and Substation Modernization
On a working trip to Kabul, Myrat Artykov, Head of Turkmenistan’s Department of International Electric Power Projects, met with Muhammad Hanif Hamza, CEO of Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS), Afghanistan’s major power utility company. Discussions focused on electricity imports from Turkmenistan in 2024 and an early start to the Noor ul-Jihad Substation Project, according to […]
Turkmenistan and Afghanistan to sign Electricity Supply Contract for 2024
On 7 December 2023, a delegation from Turkmenistan’s Ministry of Energy met with Afghanistan’s Acting Minister of Energy and Water Resources, Abdul Latif Mansour, in Kabul. The meeting focused on continued cooperation in electricity supply and power projects within Afghanistan. Mansour expressed gratitude for Turkmenistan’s constant support and emphasized the importance of further collaboration, the […]
Turkmenistan and Afghanistan Establish Joint Committee to Enhance Railway Cooperation
On 1 December 2023, a delegation from Afghanistan led by Bakht Rahman Sharafat, Director General of the Afghanistan Railway Administration, met with Azat Atamyradov, Head of the Turkmendemiryollary Agency (Turkmen Railways). According to the Afghanistan Railway Authority’s press service, the meeting focused on in-depth discussions regarding bilateral cooperation in the railway sector. Expressing gratitude for […]
UNODC survey: Afghanistan opium cultivation in 2023 declined 95 per cent following drug ban
On 5th November 2023, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) published the report Opium poppy cultivation in Afghanistan which plunged by an estimated 95 per cent following a drug ban imposed by the de facto authorities in April 2022. Opium cultivation fell across all regions in Afghanistan, from 233,000 hectares to just […]
Turkmenistan sends humanitarian aid to earthquake-stricken Afghanistan
In response to the devastating earthquakes that recently struck Afghanistan, Turkmenistan has sent a humanitarian cargo of medicines and medical supplies, textile and food products. The cargo was arranged with the support of the Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Guardianship, the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry, the Ministry of Agriculture, […]
Powerful Earthquake Strikes Afghanistan, Killing Hundreds
On 7 October 2023, a powerful earthquake struck the western province of Herat, Afghanistan, killing more than 2,000 people and injuring more than 9,000 others. The epicenter of the quake was located about 30 kilometers from the Zindajan district, where 13 villages suffered the most damage. The US Geological Survey (USGS) reported that the quake […]
Afghanistan Implements National Energy Projects to Increase Electricity Imports from Turkmenistan
Afghanistan will implement six important energy projects with a total cost of $75 million in order to increase electricity imports from Turkmenistan and meet the energy needs of industry and the population. The Ministry of Energy and Water Resources has signed relevant agreements with the local Awfi Bahram Mines Extraction and Processing Trading Company, the […]
Tatarstan hosted Moscow format of consultations on Afghanistan – Kazan Declaration adopted
nCa Report On 29 September 2023, the 5th meeting of the Moscow format of Consultations on Afghanistan was held in Kazan, the capital of Tatarstan (Russian Federation). The meeting was attended by special representatives on Afghanistan, and senior officials from Russia, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Qatar, Kyrgyzstan, China, UAE, Pakistan, Turkmenistan, Türkiye, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Saudi Arabia, […]
(UPDATED) 4th Afghanistan’s neighboring countries ministerial meeting stressed the need to develop joint actions to assist the country
nCa Report Contents China is willing to work with neighboring countries to provide support to Afghanistan TASS: Russia pointed out the unacceptability of the deployment of US military infrastructure in Afghanistan’s neighborhood Pakistan: Afghanistan’s neighbors, all have a vested interest and stake in seeing peace and stability return to Afghanistan Iran: Afghanistan’s geography cannot be […]
Afghan private manufacturer exports agricultural machinery to Central Asia
The Javed Afghan factory in Nangarhar province of Afghanistan said this week the company is increasing foreign exports of agricultural machines produced at their facility and Central Asia is one of the export destinations, according to Ariana news. The manufacture recently exported a total of 67 wheat and corn threshers to Central Asian countries and […]
Turkmenistan and Afghanistan discuss implementation of the TAP regional energy project
On 18 September, Myrat Artykov, Head of the Department of International Electric Power Projects in the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan direction of the Ministry of Energy of Turkmenistan, met with the Acting Minister of Energy and Water Resources of Afghanistan, Mullah Abdul Latif Mansoor. According to the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources of Afghanistan, the parties discussed […]
Turkmenistan and Afghanistan discuss project of electricity transmission to Herat
Turkmen delegation paid a visit to Kabul to discuss electricity export projects with Afghanistan. According to Afghanistan’s power utility company DABS, CEO of the company Alhaj Mula Muhammad Hanif Hamza met with head of delegation Myrat Artykov, Turkmenistan’s Ambassador to Kabul Hoja Ovezov and representatives of Calik Holding. The agenda of the meeting covered such […]
China’s Position on the Afghan Issue
Today (13 April) Samarkand will host fourth Foreign Ministers’ Meeting among the Neighboring Countries of Afghanistan. On the eve of the meeting the foreign ministry of China issued an 11-point statement on Beijing’s stance on Afghanistan. “China stands ready to step up coordination and cooperation with Afghanistan’s neighbors and the rest of the world to […]
Afghanistan and Turkmenistan reached an agreement on power transmission project to Herat, says DABS
Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS), Afghanistan’s power utility company, and officials from Turkmenenergo State Electric Power Corporation have wrapped up a meeting to discuss the power extension project to the Noorul Jihad substation in Herat. A round of talks ended with signing a joint protocol between the General Executive of Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat, and […]
Afghanistan approves oil and gas transit from Turkmenistan to Pakistan
The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs of Afghanistan has approved a plan to transport gas and oil from Turkmenistan to Pakistan, passing through Afghanistan, for a trial period, according to Afghan news outlets. The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs twitted: ” This significant undertaking aims to stimulate […]
Afghanistan embarks on upgrading infrastructure to increase electricity import from Turkmenistan
The Afghanistan’s power utility “Da Afghanistan Breshan Sherkat” has officially started work on the modernization of the Noor ul-Jihad substation in Herat in order to increase the capacity of electricity supplies from Turkmenistan, Ariana News reports. The project is being implemented by the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources of Afghanistan in cooperation with the […]
Afghanistan offers Kazakhstan and Russia to take part in construction of Trans-Afghan railway
Afghanistan has offered Russia and Kazakhstan to participate in the construction of the Trans-Afghan railway line. This was reported by the Khaama Press of Afghanistan on 5 August 2023. According to the Khaama report, the acting minister of commerce and industry of Afghanistan, Nooruddin Azizi told the media in Astana, where he was leading the […]
Afghanistan Provides ‘Good Security’ for TAPI Pipeline Project, Says Acting Minister
On Sunday, 3 September 2023, the General Executive Director of TAPI Pipeline Company Ltd, Mukhammetmyrat Amanov met with the Acting Minister of Mines and Petroleum of Afghanistan, Shahabuddin Delawar, in Kabul, the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum said in a statement. The TAPI project CEO provided detailed information about the latest developments within the project. […]
FMs of Russia and Central Asian countries will meet in Samarkand next week
On 14 April 2023, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will take part in the sixth meeting of the foreign ministers of Russia and Central Asia – Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan – to be held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, the Russian Foreign Ministry reports. The event will discuss promising areas of six-party cooperation […]
Ashgabat to host EU-Central Asia Meeting on Afghanistan
The EU-Central Asia meeting on Afghanistan will kick off in Ashgabat on 25 May 2023. The meeting will bring together the Special Representatives and Special Envoys for Afghanistan of the European Union, Republic of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Republic of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Republic of Uzbekistan and the EU Special representative for Central Asia, Terhi Hakala, […]
Joint Kazakhstan-Afghanistan Business Forum in Kabul – Kazakhstan to open trade representation in Herat – Batch of humanitarian aid handed to Afghanistan
According to the media of Kazakhstan and Afghanistan, and the official website of the prime minister of Kazakhstan, a Kazakh delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister forTrade, Minister Serik Zhumangarin, visited Kabul recently. The delegation included 18 heads or senior representatives of enterprises from Kazakhstan. The joint Kazakhstan-Afghanistan business forum took place and the delegation […]
Astana to host USA+CA session on Afghanistan
Thomas West, the US Special Representative for Afghanistan, and Rina Amiri, the Special Envoy for Afghan Women, Girls, and Human Rights, will travel to Astana, Kazakhstan, and Doha, Qatar, from July 26 to 31, says US State Department. In Astana, they will meet with their counterparts from Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan […]
CA countries, U.S. discuss wide range of issues at special session on Afghanistan
Kudrenok Tatyana 28 July 2023 Photo: gov.kz ASTANA. KAZINFORM – US Special Representative for Afghanistan Thomas West visited Astana to attend the C5+1 special session on Afghanistan, Kazinform cites the press service of the Kazakh MFA. Within the framework of this session, which was held at the site of the Kazakh Foreign Ministry, representatives of […]
Russia, China, Iran and Pakistan agreed to keep up engagement with Afghanistan’s Taliban-led government to maintain stability and prevent a humanitarian crisis
On 13 April 2023, in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, on the sidelines of the fourth ministerial conference of the conference of Afghanistan’s neighboring countries, the foreign ministers of the regional “quartet” countries including Russia, China, Iran and Pakistan held a second informal meeting on Afghan issues. The parties agreed to continue building a coordinated and consolidated regional […]
CAREC Think Tanks Explore Role of Digital Adoption in Driving Sustainable Economic Development in Central Asia
The Seventh CAREC Think Tank Development Forum was held in Urumqi, China on 16-17 August 2023. The two-day forum under the theme of “Embracing Digital Technology for Sustainable Economic Development” was organized by the CAREC Institute in partnership with China-Eurasia Expo Secretariat and Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Finance Department, and with financial support from the […]
Cargo trucks leave Kazakhstan for Pakistan in test haul through Afghanistan – CAPS in motion
Kazakhstan sent on 31 July 2023 a test batch of cargo on trucks – the caravan will travel to Pakistan through Afghanistan. The announcement was made by Kairat Torebayev, Vice Minister of Trade and Integration, at a July 31 press briefing, report Kazinform and The Astana Times. In stories by Saniya Sakenova for The Astana […]
Central Asia in the Taliban Era | A Conversation with George F. Kennan Fellow Mélanie Sadozaï
By Mélanie Sadozaï on July 10, 2023 2022: Cross-Border Bridge between Tajikistan and Afghanistan Q: Describe your background and what brought you to the Wilson Center. I received my PhD in International Relations at the National Institute for Oriental Languages and Civilizations in Paris in October 2022. My PhD research was on the cross-border activities between Tajikistan and […]
Trade turnover between Kazakhstan and Afghanistan has reached $1 billion
The trade turnover between Kazakhstan and Afghanistan has reached $1 billion. And this is not the limit. The Central Asian country plans to continue expanding trade with Afghanistan and hold a joint business forum this summer. This follows from the statements of Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Trade and Integration of Kazakhstan Serik Zhumangarin. […]
Turkmen FM attended SPECA Ministerial Meeting in Geneva
The Turkmen delegation headed by the foreign minister Rashid Meredov is on working visit to Geneva to participate in a number of major international events and hold meetings in international organizations, Turkmenistan’s Foreign Ministry said. On 17 April 2023, the delegation of Turkmenistan took part in the ministerial meeting for the countries participating in the […]
UNHCR launches new appeal for Afghan refugees and hosts, urging partners to stay the course
GENEVA — UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and humanitarian partners have launched a response plan to support 7.9 million people: 5.2 million Afghans —including refugees— as well as 2.7 million of their local hosts across the region. The Regional Refugee Response Plan for the Afghanistan Situation 2023 seeks US$613 million to support Afghans sheltering in […]
Comprehensive Report: Arkadag Berdimuhamedov and Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi held talks in Tehran – five documents signed – Joint declaration adopted
nCa Report The National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty [People’s Council] of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov went to Iran on a two-day working visit on Tuesday, 30 May. On the first day of the visit, Arkadag Berdimuhamedov met with President of Iran Ebrahim Raisi, Chairman of the Council of Political Expediency […]
Гуманитарная акция прошла в афганской провинции Герат
3 мая 2023 года Генеральным консульством Туркменистана в Афганистане (провинция Герат) была проведена гуманитарная акция в 20-местном роддоме, построенном Туркменистаном в 2016 году в качестве гуманитарной помощи в городе Тургунди провинции Герат, Афганистана. По просьбе афганской стороны мероприятие было проведено по случаю недавно проведенного туркменской стороной капитального ремонта этого здравпункта, в ходе которого в качестве […]
Движение “Талибан” модернизировало знаки и символику на границах с соседними странами
Правительство движения “Талибан” завершило реализацию плана по модернизации пограничных знаков и символики на границе с Ираном, Туркменистаном, Узбекистаном, Таджикистаном и Китаем. Об этом упомянул исполняющий обязанности министра по делам границ и племен Ноорулла Нури в своем ежегодном докладе, сообщают афганские СМИ. Он сказал, что смена знаков и символики была произведена в соответствии с указом лидера […]
Electricity transmission project from Turkmenistan to Herat is a significant vital project, says Afghanistan
Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS), Afghanistan’s power utility company, and officials from Turkmenenergo State Electric Power Corporation met to discuss the technical aspects of an electricity transmission project to the Noorul Jihad substation in Herat, DABS said in a press release. The meeting’s agenda included such as issues as project surveys, document preparation, security, insurance, […]
EU-Central Asia meeting on Afghanistan wrapped up in Ashgabat – Joint statement issued – Turkmen Foreign Ministry received UNAMA Head and EU representatives
Joint Statement by Special Representatives and Special Envoys for Afghanistan of the European Union, Republic of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Republic of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Republic of Uzbekistan and the EU Special Representative for Central Asia following the meeting on 26 May 2023 in Ashgabat The fourth meeting in the EU and Central Asia Special Representatives […]
Afghanistan is ready to start work on the TAPI gas pipeline project
The Ministry of Mines and Petroleum of Afghanistan said that the Islamic Emirate is fully ready to start practical work on the TAPI pipeline project, BaaghiTV reports. According to the spokesman of the ministry, Homayoun Afghan, legal and technical obstacles ahead of the implementation of the project have been removed. In addition, Deputy Minister of […]
Special Envoys for Afghanistan called for ensuring the rights of Afghan women and unfreezing Afghan assets
On 7 March 2023, the first meeting of special representatives of the neighboring states of Afghanistan took place in Tashkent. The event was attended by representatives of Uzbekistan, Iran, China, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Russia, the Uzbek Foreign Ministry reports. According to the press release, the key emphasis was placed on the timely provision of […]
India-Central Asia Joint Working Group on Afghanistan met in Delhi
India hosted the first India-Central Asia Joint Working Group on Afghanistan on 7 March 2023. According to Ministry of External Affairs of India, the meeting was attended by the Special Envoys/Senior Officials of India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. Therepresentatives of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimes (UNODC) and the United […]