Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — The construction of the Trans-Afghan Railway is one of the key priorities for Afghanistan’s Ministry of Economy, according to TOLO News, citing an official spokesperson, Abdul Rahman Habib.

Abdul Rahman Habib emphasized the importance of the project, stating: "The Trans-Afghan project plays a pivotal role in boosting trade, creating jobs, and developing economic infrastructure. As a transit corridor, the project connects Afghanistan with neighboring countries such as Iran, Pakistan, China, and Turkmenistan, significantly strengthening international trade."

Some economic experts believe that the implementation of this project could transform Afghanistan’s economy and bring substantial benefits to Pakistan and Uzbekistan.

"Connecting to the railway reduces import and export costs, allowing us to position ourselves more favorably in international markets and gain benefits from it," said Abdul Jabbar Safi, head of the Kabul Industrialists Association.

"With this project, Afghanistan will become a transit route. This railway will enable the transportation of goods between Uzbekistan and Pakistan, and vice versa, which will bring significant economic benefits to Afghanistan and contribute to the country’s economic stability," said economic expert Zabihullah Islami.

The Trans-Afghan project, aimed at connecting Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Uzbekistan with a railway line, is estimated to cost approximately US$5 billion.