The delegation of Turkmenistan discussed the implementation of joint projects in Afghanistan
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The delegation of Turkmenistan led by Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov made a working trip to Afghanistan, Herat province on December 16-17, according to the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan.
During the meeting with Foreign Minister Amir Khan Mottaki, Minister of Mining Shahabutdin Delavar and Minister of Industry and Trade Nuretdin Azizi, a number of issues related to the further development of bilateral cooperation in a wide range of areas were discussed.
In particular, the parties discussed the current state of implementation of the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline projects, the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan (TAP) high-voltage power transmission line, and the expansion of Afghanistan's railway infrastructure.
At the same time, the foreign ministers and members of the delegation of both countries visited energy and transport facilities, the construction of which is carried out by Turkmen and Afghan companies.
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