Turkmenistan regards TAPI as a key project for diversifying its gas exports and strengthening regional economic cooperation.
The agreements cover exploration across the Kushk and Tirpul contract area in Herat, spanning approximately 23,317 square kilometers.
He proposed renewed regular engagement as a platform for discussing regional security concerns, economic development and integration into regional cooperation mechanisms.
Herat Governor Mawlavi Islam Jar recently said construction of the TAPI pipeline in the province is expected to be completed within two months.
The buyers were entrepreneurs from Afghanistan and the UAE, while the seller was the state-owned Turkmenhimiya concern.
Iraq produced around 4 million barrels of oil per day before the outbreak of the Iran war.
Officials stressed the importance of expanding trade relations, developing joint investment opportunities and creating practical mechanisms for broader economic cooperation.
TAPI's gas supply will come from the Galkynysh field, one of the world's largest natural gas deposits, with estimated reserves exceeding 27 trillion cubic metres.
Welcoming Uzbekistan’s proposals, DABS Chief Executive Officer Abdul Haq Hamkar said that the proposals were important and valuable for the development of Afghanistan’s energy sector.
The strategy includes the implementation of 25 electricity generation projects that will harness Afghanistan's domestic energy resources, including hydropower, solar, wind and coal.
The meeting will be officially inaugurated by Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi.
In the infrastructure sector, projects include connecting the eastern Kandahar substation to the new central substation in Tarinkot, as well as a major electricity transmission project...
Bayat Power is currently the country’s largest private electricity producer and operates Bayat Power-1, Afghanistan’s first modern gas-to-electricity plant.
The Kuwaiti army earlier said air defenses were currently confronting hostile missile and drone attacks.
According to MoEW, the project will be funded through revenues from Afghanistan’s mines and will provide electricity to around 47,000 families.
For the current fiscal year, DABS has earmarked AFN 47 billion for network development, including new substations, while overall investment in power-generation sources has surpassed $719...
Separately, the Indian government confirmed that air cargo services between the two countries will resume shortly.
The visit aims to help secure a lasting truce and promote peace between Islamabad and Kabul.
“TAPI is not just an energy route, but a corridor of peace and cooperation, creating a sustainable foundation for economic growth and good neighborliness,” he said.
During the meeting, the Russian side reportedly conveyed readiness to engage not only in the water transfer project but also in a broader range of infrastructure...
| Country | Selling in AFS | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 USD |  | 64.74 |
| 1 EUR |  | 73.70 |
| 1 PND |  | 85.02 |
| 1 AED |  | 16.89 |
| 1 TRY |  | 1.33 |
| 1000 INR |  | 734 |
| 1000 IRR |  | 0.28 |
| 1000 PKR |  | 222 |
