In a continued push to enhance economic cooperation between Afghanistan and Iran, Mullah Mohammad Isa Sani, Afghanistan’s Minister of Public Works, held a meeting with Ali Reza Bigdeli, the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Kabul.
According to a statement from the Ministry of Public Works, the two sides focused on broadening economic and trade ties, developing railway projects, and boosting transport along the Khaf-Herat corridor. They also explored strategies to facilitate greater ease in the transit and trade sectors.
The officials underscored the significance of the Khaf-Herat railway project, describing it as a vital route for strengthening regional connectivity and streamlining trade between the two neighbors. They stressed the need to expedite its operation and further development.
The meeting also emphasized the importance of reinforcing joint cooperation, increasing bilateral trade volume, and maintaining close, sustainable collaboration on infrastructure initiatives. Both sides called for more facilitative measures for businessmen and investors.
The talks come as the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan seeks to further solidify its role as a regional transit hub by developing transport corridors and deepening economic partnerships with neighboring countries.
