The Afghan Railways Authority has extended the contract with Uzbekistan Railways for six months, allowing the continued reconstruction of the 75-kilometer “Hairatan — Mazar-i-Sharif” railway line, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

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This step signifies ongoing cooperation between the two countries in the field of infrastructure and logistics.

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The “Hairatan — Mazar-i-Sharif” railway plays a crucial role in the region’s economy by facilitating the transport of goods and passengers between Afghanistan and Uzbekistan. The contract extension will accelerate the restoration work and enhance the safety and efficiency of the railway service.

The Afghan Ministry of Railways also announced plans to complete the “Kandahar – Spin Boldak” and “Andkhoy – Sheberghan” projects by 2024. These projects are strategically important for Afghanistan as they aim to improve transportation infrastructure and create new routes for international trade.

The “Mazar-i-Sharif – Kharlachi” railway project is also in the stage of preparing a feasibility study. This line is expected to connect Afghanistan with Pakistan, opening new opportunities for economic cooperation and trade between the countries.

It was previously reported that Uzbekistan would provide a 50% discount on railway repairs in Afghanistan.

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