Uzbekistan, Qatar Advance Discuss Trans-Afghan Railway Project
Uzbekistan and Qatar on Monday discussed the realization of the Trans-Afghan Railway construction project, Tends reported Trend.
Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev met with a delegation from Qatar led by Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani to review the project.
The talks encompassed expanding bilateral cooperation in trade, economics, investment, and transportation sectors. President Mirziyoyev emphasized the robust political dialogue and the growing trade and investment between the two nations.
Both sides underscored the significance of fostering joint investment initiatives and establishing efficient mechanisms for their financial backing promptly.
Additionally, regional matters, including the escalating situation in the Middle East, were addressed during the discussions.
Earlier, in October 2023, Uzbekistan Railways JSC presented the Trans-Afghan Railway project to Qatar’s Ministry of Transport. Subsequently, deliberations were held on Qatar’s involvement in the project’s execution.
In February 2021, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, and Pakistan signed a roadmap for the Termez-Mazar-I-Sharif-Kabul-Peshawar railway construction. The envisioned transport corridor, estimated at approximately $5 billion, aims to connect Europe, Russia, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, and Southeast Asian nations, boasting a transit capacity of up to 20 million tons of cargo.