Trans-Afghan Railway: Will Uzbekistan Develop the Kandahar Route?

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On April 8, 2025, the Russian Ministry of Transport announced the start of the practical implementation of the Trans-Afghan Railway. The ministry’s release noted that specialists of both countries will soon begin preparing a feasibility study for the project. Two routes have been agreed upon: Mazar-i-Sharif-Herat-Dilaram-Kandahar-Chaman and Termez-Naibabad-Logar-Kharlachi. Everything isContinue Reading

Why Uzbekistan Continues to Push for Engaging With Afghanistan

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At the 150th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union held on April 7 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev once again called on the international community to avoid isolating Afghanistan. He emphasized the importance of establishing constructive dialogue with the current government and recognizing Afghanistan as an integral part of CentralContinue Reading