Trilateral Deal Signed for Trans-Afghan Railway Feasibility

Uzbekistan's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bakhtiyor Saidov, took part in the first trilateral meeting of foreign ministers in Kabul, joining his counterparts from Afghanistan and Pakistan.

“Today’s first trilateral meeting between the Foreign Ministers of Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, and Pakistan marks a historic step forward in deepening mutual trust, good neighborliness, and regional cooperation”, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan wrote on his Telegram channel, The Caspian Post reports citing UzA.

“We signed a Trilateral Framework Agreement to develop a Feasibility Study for the Uzbekistan - Afghanistan - Pakistan Trans-Afghan Railway, a project of strategic significance for all of Eurasia. This corridor will enhance trade, support Afghanistan’s economic recovery, and open new access to global markets via the southern ports.

Uzbekistan reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening trade ties, expanding cooperation in agriculture, pharmaceuticals, textiles, and construction, and increasing the use of the Termez International Trade Center”.