ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, January 28.
Turkmenistan and Afghanistan discussed bilateral and regional ties,

Trend reports via the Afghan MFA.


The talks were held during a video conference between
Turkmenistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Rashid
Meredov, and Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister, Mawlavi Amir Khan
Muttaqi.


The sides emphasized the ongoing development of bilateral
relations and the importance of coordinated efforts, highlighting
the implementation of joint economic projects, official visits, and
upcoming programs as key areas for strengthening ties.


They also noted the significance of regional dialogue along the
Afghanistan-Central Asia corridor as a valuable framework for
cooperation.


Earlier, Turkmenistan and Afghanistan expressed their
willingness to accelerate the implementation of the
Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline
project. As of January 2026, 91 kilometers of its route were
prepared for pipe-laying, said the Consul General of Turkmenistan
and manager of the TAPI project in Afghanistan, Batyr Yolov.







Meanwhile, in December 2025, the chief executive officer of
Afghanistan’s national power utility, Abdul Bari Omar, said that
Afghanistan has completed the development of a roadmap for the
Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan (TAP) power transmission line
project and plans to submit it to the Turkmen side in the near
future.


Omar added that Afghanistan is aiming to harness electrical
energy through the utilization of hydrocarbons delivered via the
Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas conduit project,
underscoring the imperative to conclude negotiations on gas tariff
structures.


Relations between Afghanistan and Turkmenistan are marked by
pragmatic economic cooperation and strategic partnerships,
primarily driven by Turkmenistan's policy of "positive neutrality."
Key elements of their relationship include the TAPI pipeline for
gas exports, discounted electricity supply from Turkmenistan,
collaboration on infrastructure projects like the Lapis Lazuli
corridor, and significant trade agreements exceeding $200 million
in 2024. Turkmenistan engages with the Taliban to ensure regional
stability and security along their 804 km border while fostering
investment and diplomatic ties.


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