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  1. Kazakhstan, Central Asia, and the UN are promoting constructive dialogue on regional integration, sustainable development goals, and transit routes through Afghanistan.
  2. A proposed railway line is being discussed, with the ultimate goal of establishing a transit corridor through Kazakhstan and Afghanistan to reach the Indian Ocean.

Transport Officials Discuss Trans-Afghan Corridor and CASA Railway Project

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 18
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Senior transport officials from Kazakhstan, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, and Iran met at the international NEW SILK WAY business forum in Astana to discuss advancing the Trans-Afghan transport corridor and the Central Asia-South Asia (CASA) railway project. Mohsen Rokni, head of the Dogharoun border terminal, noted that this crossing handled 70 percent of Iran’s exports to Afghanistan during the first half of the current solar year.

From ariananews.af

Why it matters

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The discussions aim to strengthen regional connectivity and expand trade routes across Central Asia. Dogharoun remains a key trade and transit route, accounting for 34 percent of Iran’s imports and 20 percent of inbound transit goods from Afghanistan to Iran.

A proposed railway line is being discussed with the ultimate goal of establishing a transit corridor through Kazakhstan and Afghanistan to reach the Indian Ocean.

From ariananews.af

Who's involved

  • AfghanistanCountry central to the Trans-Afghan corridor and trade route
  • KazakhstanHost of the forum and key participant in the CASA railway project
  • UzbekistanKey participant in the CASA railway and regional corridor discussions
  • PakistanParticipant in the Trans-Afghan corridor and CASA railway discussions
  • AstanaLocation of the international NEW SILK WAY business forum

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Kazakhstan Temir ZholySpeculative

    Kazakhstan Temir Zholy could see increased rail operations and freight capacity due to regional transit

  • KazakhstanSpeculative

    Kazakhstan may see increased transit capacity and freight opportunities from the corridor discussions

  • UzbekistanSpeculative

    Uzbekistan might benefit from increased trade capacity across Central Asia through regional connectivity

  • Central AsiaSpeculative

    Central Asia could see boosted trade capacity and improved regional connectivity

  • PakistanSpeculative

    Pakistan may see increased trade and transit opportunities related to the Trans-Afghan corridor

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