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Energy minister calls for prompt launch of TAP project

The Acting Minister of Energy and Water Abdul Latif Mansour has emphasized the continuation and expansion of cooperation between Afghanistan and Turkmenistan called for accelerating the start of practical work on Turkmenistan Afghanistan Pakistan (TAP) project, a statement said on Tuesday.

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Turkmenistan ready to train more Afghans in railway sector

Afghanistan Railway Authority (ARA) says Turkmenistan is ready to train more Afghan students and to invest in the Afghanistan’s railway sector. ARA in a statement said ARA director Mullah Bakht Rahman Sharafat met Turkmenistan’s deputy director of railways…

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Turkmenistan renews electricity contract with Afghanistan

Turkmenistan says it will renew electricity contract with Afghanistan for the next year and would accelerate the completion of Noor Aljihad substation in Herat province. Noor Aljihad substation is situated in Herat province and the Da Afghanistan Breshna…

Delhi, Ashgabat back Afghanistan’s sovereignty

India and Turkmenistan say they stoutly support a peaceful, secure, stable and prosperous Afghanistan. During his visit to the Central Asian country, Indian President Ram Nath Kovind said they respected Afghanistan’s sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity. Speaking to…

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Afghan, Turkmen FMs discussed TAPI, TAP projects

Afghan Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi and his Turkmen counterpart have discussed TAPI, TAP and other important projects during a meeting in China, according to a statement on Thursday. A statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs…

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Mohammad Saber new chargé d’affaires to Turkmenistan

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday said Fazel Mohammad Saber has been appointed as chargé d'affaires in Afghanistan embassy in Turkmenistan. Khan Wali Khan Basharmal was previously serving as Afghanistan's ambassador to Turkmenistan, who resigned following regime…

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Afghanistan’s most ancient commercial port to reopen soon

Keleft Port, the country’s most ancient port on the border with Turkmenistan in Qarqin district of northwestern Jawzjan province is set to reopen for commercial transport, officials say. The port which is located 20 kilometers away from the…

Turkmenistan interested in Afghanistan’s stability

Turkmenistan has expressed its deep interested in the political stability and security of Afghanistan. Ashgabat voiced its interest in Afghanistan’s stability a day after Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov wrapped up a two-day visit to Kabul. The Turkmen Foreign…

Turkmenistan ready to work with new Afghan govt

Turkmenistan president has said that it expects the new Afghan administration would have a peaceful policy, assuring his country is ready to work with the Afghan caretaker government. Turkmen president, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow, during an interview with TASS news…

Turkmenistan to sell Afghanistan more power

Turkmenistan will enhance the supply of export to Afghanistan’s various routes to northern Afghanistan at reduced rates, says a media report. The two countries are all poised to conclude additional agreements to operating contracts on electric power exports…

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4 agreements signed with Turkmenistan

KABUL and Turkmenistan have inked four economic cooperation agreements at the Presidential Palace in Kabul. The accords are related to the transfer of 500kV electricity from Turkmenistan to Herat province, expanding telecommunications links, connecting fiber optic networks and developing the…

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Turkmenistan to set up rapid test centers at Afghan ports

Turkmenistan wants to set up two rapid coronavirus testing facilities and disinfecting lorry and cargo vehicles passing through Torghundi and Andkhoi ports, a statement said Wednesday. The coronavirus is spreading in Afghanistan, so far infecting 1, 2456 people…

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Ashgabat supports Afghan peace process

KABUL is of great importance to the region, Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov says. Speaking at an international forum in Ashgabat on Tuesday, the Turkmen leader promised his country would do all it could to create the necessary conditions for…

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Kabul, Ashgabat sign strategic accord, 7 MoUs

KABUL and Turkmenistan on Thursday signed a strategic partnership agreement and seven other accords in diverse fields including economy and fighting terror. The strategic partnership pact was signed between President Ashraf Ghani and his Turkmenistan counterpart Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow in Ashgabat,…

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CAREC countries agree on expanding regional connectivity, trade

The 17th ministerial level conference of Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) is being held on Saturday in Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan, an official said. Ajmal Abdul Rahimzai, secretary of the Ministry of Commerce and Industries, said,…

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Turkmenistan reaffirm support for Afghan peace process, mega projects

KABUL in the implementation of regional development projects, a statement from Presidential Palace said on Wednesday. The Turkmen foreign minister made the commitment during a meeting with President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani here at Gul Khani Palace. During the meeting Meredov…

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TAPI being implemented satisfactorily: Berdimuhamedow

Turkmenistan President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow has said the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-India (TAPI) project is being satisfactorily implemented and announced extending the gas pipeline up to Herat province of Afghanistan. Faridon Khwazon, media advisor to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Abdullah Abdullah, told…

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