The meeting of Turkmenistan’s ambassador to Afghanistan, Khoji Ovezov, with Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaki in Kabul demonstrated specific dynamics in implementing the TAPI gas pipeline project.
The news agency Alemarah reported the talks centered on the TAPI project and its advancement in Afghanistan. Diplomats discussed the possibility of increasing the pipeline’s capacity, which could significantly increase the volume of Turkmen gas supplies to Pakistan and India.
In addition to TAPI, the sides considered expanding transit and transportation connections through the Turgundi station and the joint electric power project of the Nurul Jihad substation in Herat province.
The Afghan side assured determination to resolve the outstanding issues on the TAPI project and start actual work. “We are preparing all the necessary documents and starting preparations for construction,” Amir Khan Muttaki said.
The minister also noted the work being done to develop railroad facilities in the dry port of Turgundi and promised to update Turkmenistan soon.
Taliban official Zabihullah Mujahid recently announced Afghanistan’s readiness to develop the TAPI project further and cooperate with regional countries to create a North-South international transport corridor.
