The sides also agreed to establish a joint commission to address road transport issues and improve coordination.
Modoudi invited machinery manufacturing companies in Iran to establish operations in the area.
Sharif said the project could transform regional connectivity and facilitate Uzbekistan’s access to global markets through Pakistan’s ports.
Mirziyoyev made the remarks during a ceremony marking the 35th anniversary of Uzbekistan’s independence, where he outlined the country’s broader foreign policy priorities.
On the sidelines of the conference, Azizi and his delegation visited an exhibition showcasing Uzbek products and manufactured goods.
During the meeting, Islamjar stressed the importance of simplifying visa issuance for citizens of both countries, increasing trade through the Islam Qala border crossing.
For his part, Khojayev said Uzbekistan is prepared to invest in Afghanistan's mining sector and increase imports of Afghan meat and cotton.
Officials from the three countries met in the northeastern city of Mashhad, the capital of Razavi Khorasan Province, on July 14 and 15.
The project gained momentum in July 2025 when Uzbekistan, Afghanistan and Pakistan signed a trilateral agreement in Kabul to jointly prepare the feasibility study for the...
Uzbekistan's First Deputy Foreign Minister, Bakhromjon Aloev, said a more prosperous and economically integrated Afghanistan could help promote regional stability after decades of conflict.
Azizi stressed that shared economic interests can play a crucial role in fostering lasting peace, mutual trust, and regional stability.
The discussions focused on enhancing transit cooperation, facilitating the movement of goods, strengthening logistics infrastructure, and resolving obstacles affecting Afghan businesses engaged in regional trade.
Officials say the reason for the sudden closure has not been clearly communicated by authorities in Pakistan.
The bulk of cargo passed through the key rail links at Hairatan, Aqina, Torghundi, and the Khawaf–Herat railway connecting Afghanistan with Iran.
Officials said the meetings reflect both countries’ interest in boosting regional connectivity, facilitating trade and transit, and enhancing technical cooperation in civil aviation.
According to the embassy, the announcement was made during a meeting between the heads of the railway authorities of Iran and Afghanistan.
Mujahid noted that Afghanistan is currently meeting its essential import needs through a range of regional partners, and therefore will not rush to resume commerce with...
On the sidelines, Azizi met with Turkey’s Minister of Trade, Ömer Bolat, to discuss expanding bilateral trade, attracting Turkish investments.
He thanked India’s Ministry of External Affairs for facilitating discussions, noting that technical teams and private-sector representatives from both countries have been in continuous contact.
The decision comes amid escalating trade tensions between Kabul and Islamabad and the recurring shutdown of key crossings by Pakistan.
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