INTERNATIONAL — May 21, 2026
Taliban Delegation Visits Turkmenistan for TAPI Pipeline Talks
A Taliban delegation visited Turkmenistan this week to discuss the TAPI gas pipeline project, including implementation, land acquisition in Afghanistan, and gas pricing.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Khaama Press — 2 min read
A Taliban delegation visited Turkmenistan this week to discuss the long-delayed TAPI gas pipeline project. The talks covered project implementation, land acquisition inside Afghanistan, and gas pricing, as well as other energy cooperation issues.
The delegation included officials from the ministries of mines, agriculture and public works, along with senior officials from Afghanistan’s electricity sector. Meetings were held with Rashid Meredov and other Turkmen officials.
Turkmenistan has maintained broad engagement with the Taliban administration on energy and transit projects since 2021.
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Single source provides concrete, checkable details including named Turkmen official, specific ministries represented, and exact discussion topics; core event of the delegation visit is directly reported.
The source language mixes facts with framing or advocacy wording. Khaama Press: "long-delayed TAPI Pipeline Project", "terrorism remains a major threat from Afghanistan" - these phrases introduce negative framing and opinionated characterization of the project's status and security situation without direct attribution.
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The delegation held talks with Turkmen officials on implementing the TAPI project, land acquisition along the project's route in Afghanistan, and the import of Turkmen gas
The statement said the discussions covered progress on the pipeline project, land acquisition along the route in Afghanistan, the pricing of natural gas exports and other technical issues related to the project. The delegation also visited Turkmengaz, Turkmenistan’s state-owned gas company, as well as the Turkmenbashi port and several transit and logistics facilities in Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan, the statement said.
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