In a statement on Monday, the governor’s press office confirmed, General Director of the TAPI project in Afghanistan, met with Jar to provide updates on the project’s progress. During the meeting, Governor Jar assured Abdullah Youf of full cooperation in facilitating the development and pledged support to accelerate the ambitious regional infrastructure project.
Last month, Afghanistan announced the commencement of practical work on the Afghan section of the pipeline, marking a milestone for the project. The first phase of construction is expected to take two years.
Project overview
The TAPI pipeline route includes 214 kilometers in Turkmenistan, 774 kilometers in Afghanistan, and 826 kilometers in Pakistan before reaching Fazilka in India.
As work progresses, officials and stakeholders remain optimistic about TAPI’s transformative potential for regional energy security and economic growth.
Once completed, the pipeline is expected to generate significant economic benefits for Afghanistan, providing approximately 12,000 jobs and contributing nearly $1 billion annually in revenue.