President Of Uzbekistan Commends Trans-Afghan Railway
Date
8/18/2023 7:14:35 AM
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, August 18. In an open
dialog with entrepreneurs on August 18, Uzbek President Shavkat
Mirziyoyev noted the importance of the railroad passing through
Afghanistan and called it "the optimal way for Uzbekistan,"
trend reports.
One of the most acute problems for businesses is transportation
costs. The existing roads are long and unsafe. construction of the
Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan-China railroad 30 years ago would have
allowed entrepreneurs to reduce costs and improve working
conditions, the head of state noted during the meeting.
Also, the importance of the railroad passing through Afghanistan
as the best, most economical, and safest way to South Asia was
emphasized by Shavkat Mirziyoyev. He expressed hope that in the
future, with two such railroads, Uzbekistan will be able to achieve
economic sustainability and independence.
The current situation is not easy, including increased currency
pressure. The president expressed the need to create conditions for
entrepreneurs in the export and logistics spheres.
In addition, the Trans-Afghanistan Railway project was announced
in 2018, but due to changes in the political environment in
Afghanistan, its implementation has been delayed. With the start of
practical work on the project in 2022, this railroad will open new
routes for trade and reduce the time of cargo delivery between
Uzbekistan and Pakistan from 35 days to 3-5 days.
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