Afghanistan’s Acting Minister for Public Works, Mullah Mohammad Isa Sani, called on Chinese Ambassador Zhao Xing in Kabul, where they discussed the expansion of economic and transit cooperation between the two countries.
The meeting between the two leaders primarily focused on the “Wakhan Corridor”, a vital trade route connecting the two countries. This corridor connects the eastern region of Afghanistan to China’s Xinjiang province.
The rehabilitation of the Wakhan Corridor will boost Afghanistan’s direct trade with China, which will accelerate the economic development of the country. This corridor will not only make the geographical location of Afghanistan more important but also help to connect China with the countries of Central Asia and South Asia.
The Afghan minister has apprised the Chinese ambassador that the ministry has completed its survey of the corridor and the design work is now in progress.Bottom of Form
The two leaders also discussed the Trans-Afghan Railway Project, which aims to connect Central Asia with Asia through Afghanistan. Under this project, a railway line will be laid from Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, to the border of Pakistan, passing through the major cities of Afghanistan.
Mullah Muhammad Isa Sani asserted that Afghan government is fully prepared to boost regional trade and connectivity.
During the meeting, both countries reiterated their commitment to strengthening economic cooperation, increase trade and collaboration on infrastructure development.
