A new joint transport agreement has been struck by Afghanistan, Iran and Takijistan

An agreement between the political leaders of Afghanistan, Iran and Tajikistan will boost transport connectivity between these nations. The agreement is for joint development of road and railway projects that will link the three countries. Details of the transport projects have not yet been revealed. Other aspects of the agreement relate to cross-border distribution of electricity as well as gas and oil pipelines.
April 4, 2012 Read time: 1 min
An agreement between the political leaders of Afghanistan, Iran and Tajikistan will boost transport connectivity between these nations. The agreement is for joint development of road and railway projects that will link the three countries. Details of the transport projects have not yet been revealed. Other aspects of the agreement relate to cross-border distribution of electricity as well as gas and oil pipelines.

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