KABUL (Pajhwok): The first ever Afghanistan-China rail link was inaugurated on Thursday for direct transit of goods between the two countries.
The ‘Sino-Afghan Special Railway Transportation’ was inaugurated during a special ceremony attended by diplomats and representatives of traders from both countries.
Ambassador to China Janan Mosazai hoped the railway line, jointly laid by China’s Qin Geng Industrial Co, Ltd and Afghan Watan Group, would create new business opportunities for both sides.
“After the beginning of direct flights between Kabul and Urumqi two months back, the rail transportation between China . . .
