Minister: Iran ready to build railway in Afghanistan

Iranian Minister of Roads and Urban Development Mohammad Eslami referred to sustainable development as Iran’s strategy in the region, saying Iran is ready to connect Khaf-Herat railway to Mazar-i-Sharif in Afghanistan.

Speaking at the inauguration ceremony of training Afghanistan railway staff, Eslami said Iran's development is intertwined with that of its neighbors, IRNA reported.

Peace and security in regional states are, in fact, like those in Iran, he added.

The Iranian minister said Iran has always tried to establish sustainable peace in the region and eliminate foreigners' intervention.

Referring to Iran’s support for Afghans, Eslami said that countries with cultural commonalities will be able to develop by using human resources.

He hoped for the presence of Afghan businessmen to take advantage of the Herat-Khaf railway.

Source: Iran Daily