ECONOMY — June 17, 2026
Uzbekistan President Says Country Actively Working on Trans-Afghan Railway Project
The remarks were made at the fifth International Investment Forum in Tashkent attended by a Taliban delegation, building on a 2021 trilateral agreement to construct the railway line.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with ToloNews — corroborated by Afghanistan International — 2 min read
Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev said his country is actively working on the Trans-Afghan corridor project to secure direct access to southern seaports and establish transit links connecting Asia and Europe.
Mirziyoyev made the remarks at the fifth International Investment Forum in Tashkent. He noted cooperation with China and Kyrgyzstan on the initiative.
The project follows a February 2021 agreement among Afghanistan, Uzbekistan and Pakistan to build a 573-kilometer railway at an estimated cost of 4.8 billion dollars. A Taliban delegation attended the forum.
Economic analysts said the corridor could increase Afghanistan's revenue, support job creation and strengthen the country's role as a bridge between Central and South Asia.
Read the original reporting at ToloNews →
Reliability assessment
Both independent sources corroborate the core event: President Mirziyoyev's on-record statements at the Tashkent forum regarding the Trans-Afghan corridor. Direct attribution to a named head of state makes the statements verifiable regardless of additional project details varying between outlets.
The source language reads straight.
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Where reports agree
- Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev publicly stated active work on the Trans-Afghan corridor for southern sea access and Asia-Europe connectivity during the fifth Tashkent International Investment Forum.
- A delegation from the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (Taliban) attended the forum.
- The forum focuses on economic cooperation, investment, and regional transit projects including the Trans-Afghan corridor.
Where reports differ
- Specific historical details such as the 2021 trilateral agreement, exact length (573 km), and cost ($4.8 billion) are mentioned only by Afghanistan International and not referenced in ToloNews.
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Afghanistan International
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Economy — Trans-Afghan corridor, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, Uzbekistan, Tashkent International Investment Forum, regional connectivity
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