Uzbekistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan railway project finalized

Islamabad: The Uzbekistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan (UAP) trilateral railway track project has reached a significant milestone as the route has been finalized.

This railway project is expected to enhance regional, transit, and bilateral trade among the participating countries while also strengthening people-to-people connections across the entire region.

A joint protocol for the project will be signed tomorrow after a high-level meeting between officials from Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Uzbekistan.

The primary objective of the UAP project is to establish a crucial rail link by connecting Uzbekistan railways with Pakistan railways through the Termiz-Mazar e Sharif-Logar-Kharlachi route, as stated in a press release.

The UAP railway line will support both passenger and freight services, playing a pivotal role in promoting regional trade and contributing to economic growth.

During the meeting, the parties also agreed on a roadmap to conduct technical studies, identify financing sources, and address other key aspects for the project's swift implementation.

The efforts and expertise of the three railways' experts were appreciated by all parties for achieving consensus on the final route and its implementation modalities.