Tehran: A delegation from Afghanistan's Ministry of Public Works, led by Maulvi Mohammad Ishaq Sahibzadeh, the Deputy Minister of Railways, has arrived in Iran following an official invitation from the Islamic Republic Railway Company. The visit aims to bolster collaboration between Afghanistan and Iran in the rail transportation sector. According to Islamic Republic News Agency, Mohammad Ashraf Haqshenas, spokesperson for Afghanistan's Ministry of Public Works, stated that the delegation's trip is focused on expanding railway cooperation between the two neighboring nations. The discussions will center on increasing transportation and commercial exchanges via the Khaf-Herat railway and strengthening bilateral ties. Currently, the Khawaf-Herat railway line is used for transporting commercial goods between Afghanistan and Iran, although certain sections of the route are still in the process of reconstruction and enhancement. The visit is expected to further facilitate these improvements and boost economic exc hanges through this critical infrastructure.
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