Uzbekistan’s Deputy Minister of Transport, Jasurbek Choriev, announced that Afghanistan has provided security guarantees for the implementation of the Trans-Afghan Corridor. This project could become the shortest route to seaports in Pakistan and serve as an important alternative to the northern and southern trade corridors.

The project is valued at $7 billion, includes the construction of 5 tunnels and 312 bridges, and may take up to 5 years to complete.

Choriev emphasized that without affordable logistics, it will be difficult for Uzbekistan to sustain rapid economic growth.