en.Wedoany.com Reported - Uzbekistan stated that the second Termez Dialogue focused on the railway project through Afghanistan. The project has been under discussion for over a decade and has now entered a more substantive phase, with the technical and economic feasibility study expected to be completed by the end of this year.

Shokhrukh Gulyamov, Deputy Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade of Uzbekistan, stated during the meeting that the technical and economic feasibility study for the railway project has entered an active phase, aiming to provide specific data to help clarify the project's future direction.

According to Eurasianet, participants emphasized the importance of integrating Afghanistan into regional trade networks. Bakhromjon Aloyev, First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan, noted that for Central Asia, the shortest route to seaports passes through Afghanistan, and the country's stability contributes to regional development and security. Since the fall of 2025, Uzbekistan and Afghanistan have signed agreements worth $5 billion, and bilateral economic cooperation is expanding.

Economic analyst Abdul Zohour Madaber believes that Uzbekistan can play an important and constructive role for Afghanistan in trade, transit, economic development, and regional connectivity. He also stated that such meetings, along with the participation of Afghan economic and political delegations, help achieve economic goals and expand bilateral cooperation.

Alexey Overchuk, First Deputy Prime Minister of Russia, stated at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum that despite security challenges in the region, plans for the railway through Afghanistan are still being actively discussed, and authorities are extensively studying alternative routes, particularly the western route via Herat.

Economic analyst Qutbuddin Yaqubi pointed out that Russia currently maintains close political and economic relations with the Afghan government and is seeking to leverage this opportunity to expand its presence in Afghanistan's infrastructure and economic projects. Railway construction, mining investment, agricultural development, and other economic sectors are areas where Moscow hopes to play a greater role.

The second Termez Dialogue attracted 150 representatives from multiple countries, including Afghanistan, as well as representatives from international organizations. The event is being held in Tashkent, Termez, and Samarkand and will continue until June 6.

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