On May 13, Turkmenistan's Ambassador to Islamabad Atajan Movlamov and Secretary of the Special Investment Fund Council (SIFC) of Pakistan Jamil Ahmad Qureshi discussed the implementation of the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline project.

As reported on the website of the Turkmen diplomatic mission, A. Movlamov informed the Pakistani side about the current situation in the development of the project, spoke about the progress of the gas pipeline construction on the Turgundi-Herat section in Afghanistan. The ambassador emphasized that further implementation of the TAPI gas pipeline project will improve mutual understanding and strengthen peace in the region.

The parties confirmed the strategic importance of the project, which will attract significant investment to the region and will contribute to energy security and economic integration of all countries in the region.

The prospects for developing other joint energy and infrastructure initiatives, including the TAP (Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan) project, were also discussed.

SIFC Secretary J. A. Qureshi expressed gratitude for the active cooperation of the Government of Turkmenistan in the implementation of energy projects with Pakistan and confirmed his country's interest in accelerating the practical implementation of the TAPI project.

At the end of the meeting, the parties reaffirmed their mutual commitment to expanding energy and trade partnerships, as well as strengthening regional cooperation, the source notes.