The Taliban government in Afghanistan is forging ahead with plans to establish a transit center in the city of Herat, located in the western part of the country. This transit hub, as reported by Sputnik Afghanistan, is poised to play a crucial role in facilitating the transportation of Russian oil to South Asia, particularly to Pakistan. Initial estimates suggest that the center will have the capacity to handle up to one million tons of Russian oil products.
Abdulsalam Javad, the press secretary of the Ministry of Trade and Industry of the Taliban, broke the news about the development of this logistics center. According to Javad, the construction of the transit center is expected to be completed within the next two months. The center is envisioned as a collaborative effort involving companies from three different countries. Moreover, it is anticipated that other nations with a vested interest in trade and transit will also be able to leverage this infrastructure in the future.
For Afghanistan, the establishment of this transit center holds significant importance, particularly in terms of trade and logistics. Currently, Afghanistan lacks a dedicated international trade corridor within its territory. The transit center, therefore, represents a critical step toward addressing this gap and enhancing the country's connectivity with regional and international markets.
Furthermore, officials have emphasized that the transit center has the potential to foster cooperation among regional countries and even extend its reach to Europe. While the budget for the construction of the center is yet to be finalized, reports indicate that the infrastructure will be equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, meeting both Asian and European standards.
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