Afghanistan Eyes Transit Opportunities Via Turkmenistan's Major Seaport
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, March 5. Afghanistan
has expressed interest in using the transit capabilities of
Turkmenistan's Turkmenbashi International Seaport, Trend reports.
According to an official source, this was stated by Acting
Minister of Commerce and industry of Afghanistan Haji Nooruddin
Azizi, who is part of the delegation that met with Chairman of the
People's Council of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov.
During the meeting, held within the framework of the exhibition
of Afghan products held at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of
Turkmenistan, issues related to fuel and energy structures, trade,
economy and other important sectors of cooperation between the two
countries were discussed.
Haji Nooruddin Azizi noted that Turkmenistan has accumulated a
wealth of experience in organizing international events, and the
Afghan side shows great interest in studying this experience and
implementing joint projects.
Noting the importance of large-scale projects in the trade,
economic, fuel, energy and transport spheres, Gurbanguly
Berdimuhamedov noted that the
Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline, the
Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan (TAP) power transmission line and
railway lines occupy a special place.
Meanwhile, the Turkmen - Afghan Business Forum and an exhibition
of products from Afghan manufacturers are taking place in the
capital of Turkmenistan, Ashgabat city.
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan notes that
this exhibition will be of great importance for expanding bilateral
trade and economic cooperation between Afghanistan and
Turkmenistan, increasing trade turnover and developing business
cooperation with Afghan companies.
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