Progress reviewed on regional connectivity project
2021-12-09
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Russia and Kazakhstan representatives have reviewed progress on a project aimed at increasing regional connectivity through rail link.
According to a statement issued by Pakistan Railways on Wednesday, delegates highlighted the need for easy communications, swift transportation and minimised trade barriers for economic growth of regional countries.
A multilateral joint working group meeting to discuss the flagship project of Mazar1-Sharif-Kabul-Peshawar corridor was held in Islamabad.
The meeting was chaired by the secretary/chairman of Ministry of Railways from the Pakistan side.
Maz ar-i-Sharif-KabulPeshawar corridor is one of the designated rail corridors defined and planned under the CAREC Railways Strategy 2017-2030.
The Trans-Afghan Railways providing access to Karachi, Bin Qasim and Gwadar will connect the Central Asian and Eurasian railway systems and attract significant cargo flow, besides reviving the region`s historical role as bridge linking Europe and Asia with the shortest land route.
