Iranian delegation visits Afghanistan to advance Khaf-Herat railway, boost transit and trade

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cooperation, and facilitate private sector engagement in reconstruction and housing projects.A central item on the agenda is the further
The railway, a key regional corridor connecting eastern Iran to western Afghanistan, has long been seen as a vital link for regional trade
stated that the government has set a target of increasing national transit volume to 40 million tons annually
boost its transit revenues and position itself as a regional trade hub.The delegation also explored opportunities for Iranian private firms
Discussions were held on facilitating the export of construction materials, transferring technical expertise, and involving Iranian
companies in residential housing projects across Afghanistan.Arjaei noted that Iran aims to create a favorable environment for Iranian
Chabahar and Bandar Abbas ports.EF/
This article first appeared/also appeared in Tehran Times