ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, January 26. Afghanistan
and Turkmenistan discussed ways to accelerate the implementation of
the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline
project,
Trend reports via the Afghan Ministry of Mines and
Petroleum.
The issue was discussed during a meeting held on January 25
between Afghanistan’s Acting Minister of Mines and Petroleum, Haji
Mullah Hedayatullah Badri, and the Ambassador of Turkmenistan in
Afghanistan, Hoja Ovezov.
Moreover, at the meeting, the sides expressed hope that
construction up to Herat province will be completed by the end of
the current year.
The parties also engaged in discussions aimed at strengthening
their long-term bilateral relations and expanding cooperation, with
a particular focus on the TAPI project.
The Turkmen ambassador provided an update on the progress of the
project, outlining upcoming work plans. Badri welcomed the
advancements made thus far and emphasized the significance of
creating employment opportunities for Afghan citizens, as well as
ensuring sustained and comprehensive cooperation between the two
nations.
Meanwhile, Turkmenistan has identified the successful
construction of the Serhetabat-Herat section of the
Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline as a
key priority for its oil and gas sector in 2026.
