Restrictions by TAPI member countries delayed the project: ministry

The Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MOIC) says that a series of restrictions among the TAPI member countries has delayed the implementation of this project.

Nooruddin Azizi, Minister of Industry and Commerce has stated that the Islamic Emirate has the necessary preparations to kick off the TAPI project.

“The Islamic Emirate is trying its best to start TAPI project as soon as possible, but the project is not only related to Afghanistan, that’s why there are some restrictions among member counties,” said Azizi.

The members of the private sector meanwhile have stated that the work of the TAPI project from Turkmenistan has reached the border of Afghanistan and they have asked the Islamic Emirate to take serious and necessary measures so as to implement the project inside the country.

“So far, the practical work of the project has not started; talks are going on and TAPI must be kicked off,” said Khanjan Alkozi, a member of Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment (ACCI).

“TAPI is a fundamental project and can help Afghanistan in solving the energy shortage,” said Mohammad Karim Azimi, executive director of the Kabul Chamber of Industries and Mines.

Economic experts meanwhile have expressed hope, saying that with the improvement of the security situation in Afghanistan, the best conditions have been provided for the implementation of huge economic projects in the region.