Turkmenistan proposes construction of gas pipeline through Afghanistan
Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, suggests that the heads of state of the SCO countries consider the possibility of building a gas pipeline through Afghanistan, reports a Kazinform News Agency correspondent.
He believes that the construction of the gas pipeline through Afghanistan will contribute to the economic and social recovery of the country.
“We propose that interested SCO states consider the parameters of their participation in energy and communication projects on the territory of Afghanistan. This includes the implementation of the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India gas pipeline, power transmission lines, and fiber-optic communication along the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan route,” said Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov during a meeting in the “SCO Plus” format.
According to him, this will ensure the swift and effective integration of Afghanistan into both regional and continental processes, as well as contribute to the economic and social recovery of the country, thereby stabilizing the political situation in Afghanistan.
Among other important areas of cooperation, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov highlighted trade, industrial cooperation, agriculture, the “green” agenda, and partnerships in the field of information technology.
