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Turkmenistan Plans to Begin Gas Deliveries to Afghanistan via TAPI by 2027
Turkmenistan aims to start supplying natural gas to Afghanistan through the Turkmenistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan–India (TAPI) pipeline by early 2027. This was announced by the CEO of TAPI Pipeline Company Limited, Muhammetmyrat Amanov, during the International Conference and Exhibition “Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan – 2025.”
According to Amanov, construction of the Afghan section of the pipeline is expected to be completed by the end of next year, with gas deliveries to commence either at the end of 2026 or the beginning of 2027.
He also reported on ongoing negotiations with Pakistan to finalize key agreements essential for the project’s implementation. “We are working to ensure that Pakistan joins the signing of major agreements that will safeguard future investments and build confidence among investors and financial institutions,” Amanov said.
Negotiations are nearly complete, with over 90% of the work done, and this phase is expected to be finalized in the first half of 2026.
The TAPI pipeline is designed to transport up to 33 billion cubic meters of natural gas annually from Turkmenistan’s Galkynysh field — with 5 billion cubic meters allocated to Afghanistan and 14 billion cubic meters each to Pakistan and India.
So far, the 214-kilometer Turkmen section of the pipeline has been completed. Construction of the 153-kilometer Serhetabat–Herat section in Afghanistan began in September 2024 and is currently progressing actively on Afghan territory.
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National Leader of the Turkmen people pays working visit to Balkan region of Turkmenistan
The National Leader of the Turkmen people, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, paid a working visit to the Balkan region of Turkmenistan today. During the trip, the Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan reviewed issues related to the high-level organization of major international events scheduled to be held in Turkmenistan in 2026, in line with the country’s foreign policy strategy.
As part of the visit, the National Leader of Turkmenistan examined project proposals concerning the readiness of facilities planned for international events along the Caspian Sea coast. Attention was given to the landscaping of surrounding areas, the modern design of entrance zones, the level of interior equipment, the layout of venues for various stages of international forums, and the progress of interior finishing works in buildings intended for large-scale conferences.
Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov emphasized that all necessary conditions must be created for international guests attending events in Turkmenistan. He also highlighted the importance of fully integrating digital technologies into these facilities and provided guidance to relevant officials.
During the working trip, the National Leader conducted an aerial inspection by helicopter over the Avaza National Tourist Zone, where he reviewed ongoing construction projects. Upon completion of the visit to the Balkan region of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov returned to Ashgabat.
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