During meeting, the two sides held comprehensive discussions on TAPI and supply of LPG to Afghanistan. Expressing happiness, FM Muttaqi said that following the visit of Turkmen FM to Herat, work on the implementation of TAPI project expedited in Afghanistan.Additionally, FM Muttaqi said that the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan remains firmly committed to the implementation of the TAPI project, expressing the hope that the first phase of the extension of pipeline to Herat province would start soon.FM Muttaqi said that Herat province is a densely populated province of Afghanistan and with implementation of the TAPI project, Herat can provide a good market for Turkmenistan’s gas.The Deputy Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Turkmenistan said that the supply of energy, especially the Tapi project, is a core priority for the Government of Turkmenistan. He said that the extension of Tapi project to Herat province is also of special importance to the government.Expressing gratitude for the efforts of the government of Afghanistan in regards with TAPI project, Mr. Bater Armanov called the commitment and efforts of the Islamic Emirate significant, expressing hope that the work on the agreements regarding TAPI project will be completed soon so that the Tapi pipeline can be inaugurated in the territory of Afghanistan.
IEA-Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi met with the Deputy Minister of the Council of Ministers of Turkmenistan, Bater Amanov for oil and gas affairs.
