The 8th meeting of the Special Representatives and Envoys of the European Union and Central Asian countries for Afghanistan was held in Almaty on June 15. Delegations from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, the European Union, and the UN participated, Orient.tm reports.
The participants focused on regional security, the socioeconomic situation in Afghanistan, and prospects for expanding international cooperation.
One of the key topics was the development of transport, logistics, and transit routes through Afghanistan. Participants believed that modernizing infrastructure could contribute to strengthening trade and economic ties between Central and South Asia and expanding cooperation with Europe. The important role of the UN in providing humanitarian support and promoting sustainable development in the country was also emphasized.
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Akhmet Gurbanov confirmed Ashgabat's readiness to continue supporting Afghanistan's peaceful and economic development through infrastructure projects, electricity supplies, and the development of regional partnerships.
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June 16, 2026