ECONOMY — April 14, 2026
Iran Sets Priorities for Diplomatic and Economic Missions in Afghanistan for Solar Year 1405
Iran's embassy in Kabul outlined priorities for its diplomatic and economic missions in Afghanistan for solar year 1405, with the top priority being the start of construction on the Herat-Mazar railway to link the country's west and north and enable Central Asia-South Asia transit via Iran. Last year, Iran's railway authority head told Afghanistan's Deputy Prime Minister's economic deputy of plans to connect to China through Afghan rail lines.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Hurriyat — 2 min read
KABUL (Afghan Verified) -- Iran's embassy in Kabul announced priorities for its diplomatic and economic missions in Afghanistan for the solar year 1405.
Ali Razabikdeli met with Iran's consuls general in Herat and Mazar to establish these priorities, the embassy reported. The most important mission is to start construction on the Herat-Mazar railway line.
The railway will connect the west to the north of the country and open a transit route between Central Asia and South Asia via Iran.
Last year, the head of Iran's railway authority expressed to the economic deputy of Afghanistan's Deputy Prime Minister Iran's desire to connect to China via Afghan railways.
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