Islamabad-UNS: a number of events related to the practical
implementation of large-scale energy, transport and infrastructure
international projects implemented with the participation of Turkmenistan
and Afghanistan took place on the Turkmen-Afghan border.
The National Leader of Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty
Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov participated in the events personally.
In the morning, the National Leader of Turkmen people arrived at the
border checkpoint “Islim-Cheshme” of Serhetabat town of Tahtabazar
province of Mary region, where he was met by key officials.
Some time later, Acting Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of
Afghanistan Mullah Mohammad Hasan Akhund arrived to the place as
well. In accordance with noble Turkmen traditions, bread and salt were
offered to the Afghan guest.
Then, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov had
a meeting with Acting Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Afghanistan
in the conference hall built at “Islim-Cheshme” checkpoint.
After talks held in a friendly setting, the parties took part in the ceremony
dedicated to the opening of the railway bridge of Serhetabat-Turgundi
railroad, laying the foundation of “Shatlyk-1” gas compressor station in
Mary region, as well as launching of the construction of the Serhetabat-
Herat section, which is an important part in the implementation of the
Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India Transnational Gas Pipeline
Project (TAPI) and the Serhetabat-Herat fiber-optic communication line,
entitled “Arkadagyň Ak ýoly” (Bright Path of Arkadag).
The events also included the launch of works on the construction of a
warehouse complex in the “dry port” of the Turgundi railway station and
the Turgundi-Sanabar section of the first phase of the Turgundi-Herat
railway, as well as the commissioning of the “Nur-el-Jahad” power plant
located in Herat province of Afghanistan as part of the first phase of the
Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan (TAP) power transmission line
project.
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov addressed the
participants of the events via videoconferencing.
It is important to note that Turkmenistan is actively participating in the
global efforts aimed at achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
Today’s events serve yet as another proof of Turkmenistan’s commitment
to developing a modern energy security architecture and sustainable
transport for regional and international economic growth.
