The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi, and the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, held video talks. During the conversation, the parties discussed the current state of bilateral cooperation, the expansion of regional interaction, and joint projects planned for 2026.
During the discussion, Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi noted that relations between Afghanistan and Turkmenistan have entered a phase of development in recent years. He emphasized that the deepening of cooperation has created conditions for the start of practical work on the TAPI gas pipeline project along the Herat route. It was also noted that the implementation of joint railway and energy projects is approaching the practical stage.
For his part, Turkmenistan’s Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov recalled the historical and friendly ties between the two countries and expressed satisfaction with the expansion of cooperation in various areas. He stressed the importance of coordinated implementation of economic projects, continued high‑level visits, and joint preparation of upcoming events.
At the end of the meeting, the heads of the foreign ministries of both countries emphasized that strengthening regional cooperation — especially between Afghanistan and the Central Asian states — is an important and valuable direction.
