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[00:05:22] the Economic Deputy of the Prime Minister, met with Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov,
[00:05:25] the National Leader of Turkmenistan, in Herat province
[00:05:29] and discussed the latest developments of the TAPI project
[00:05:32] and economic cooperation between the two countries. In this meeting, the two
[00:05:36] sides emphasized resolving the remaining issues of the TAPI project, establishing a gas
[00:05:40] distribution network in Herat, and creating job opportunities
[00:05:43] for Afghans. Also, the establishment of a joint
[00:05:46] technical committee to follow up on the TAPI project,
[00:05:50] TOP, fiber optic, and railway line were among the other issues
[00:05:53] discussed in this meeting. The TAPI project and a number of large
[00:05:56] economic projects between Afghanistan and Turkmenistan
[00:06:00] have been the focus of discussions between officials of the two
[00:06:04] countries in Herat. Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar Akhund,
[00:06:07] the Economic Deputy of the Prime Minister, met with Gurbanguly
[00:06:11] Berdimuhamedov.
[00:06:32] The work on the TAPI project in Herat province is progressing well.
[00:06:35] The
[00:06:36] leader of Turkmenistan
[00:06:41] requested that both
[00:06:44] countries agree on the price of gas.
[00:07:09] for transit, and
[00:07:14] in the Turkmenbashi port, for Afghanistan,
[00:07:17] to provide facilities, and in the
[00:07:20] section of lapis lazuli, to solve the existing problems,
[00:07:24] and to work jointly for the reconstruction of the
[00:07:27] Herat network. Economic experts
[00:08:13] say it could be beneficial for both the economy and politics of both countries. One of
[00:08:16] the projects, besides being economically
[00:08:20] important for employment and raising regional
[00:08:23] status, is also a very important issue.
[00:08:27] And every year we earn a large amount of money,
[00:08:30] almost 400 million dollars, solely through transit
[00:08:34] movements. In the end, both sides agreed on the establishment of a joint
[00:08:37] technical committee to follow up on the TAPI
[00:08:41] project.
[00:09:26] in Moscow to create a common market
[00:09:28] have been able
[00:09:30] to do so. Officials say that through this way, the country's livestock
[00:09:34] products will be able to reach world markets.
[00:09:37] Our agricultural
[00:09:42] products, so that we can sell our agricultural products
[00:09:46] in other markets of other countries, of course, through the country
[00:09:49] of Russia, can find a market for themselves,
[00:09:53] and we wanted a market to be created, God willing,
[00:09:57] discussions are underway in this regard, and we hope that, God willing,
[00:10:00] such an event will happen for the good. Afghan traders
[00:10:04] in markets support Afghan farmers and
[00:10:08] benefit from marketing the country's agricultural
[00:10:11] products. According to them,
[00:10:13] they have gained new experiences in the field of
[00:10:17] roads and livestock. This means that
[00:10:20] common markets are being created.
[00:11:06] countries' traders, processing
[00:11:09] of grains, machinery for
[00:11:13] livestock, standardized products and
[00:11:17] manufacturing, and also investment in the development of
[00:11:21] agricultural exports from Afghanistan.
[00:11:55] gas network will create job opportunities for
[00:11:58] thousands of people. The signing of the memorandum of understanding
[00:12:02] for the establishment of the TAPI gas network between officials
[00:12:06] of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan and Turkmenistan in the
[00:12:09] TAPI Turgundi Hall in Herat. In this meeting, the Economic
[00:12:12] Deputy of the Prime Minister of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan said that
[00:12:15] with the progress of the TAPI project in Herat, the practical work
[00:12:19] of establishing a gas network by TurkmenGaz Company, in cooperation
[00:12:23] with the private sector, will soon begin in this province.
[00:13:28] by stating that with the start of this project, job opportunities will be provided
[00:13:31] for thousands of people,
[00:13:34] and they talk about the completion of the TAPI project in the coming
[00:13:38] months in Herat province: Currently, preliminary work is underway,
[00:13:41] and the cost will be jointly borne by Afghanistan and Turkmenistan, and
[00:13:45] God willing, the work will begin. Currently, the issue
[00:13:48] is about studies because the plan and design are more important
[00:13:51] than anything else. As soon as it is completed, God willing, the construction work will begin,
[00:13:55] and by the end of this calendar year, the TAPI project will be 100%
[00:13:58] completed and delivered to Herat, and the task of distribution will fall to us.
[00:14:02] Officials from Turkmenistan also say that they are working
[00:14:06] day and night on the TAPI project, and so far, about
[00:14:10] 120 kilometers of pipeline has been laid.
[00:14:13] A
[00:14:17] memorandum of understanding was signed between
[00:14:21] two ministries regarding gas. It should be
[00:14:24] noted that the TAPI project is one of the national projects
[00:14:28] that transports Turkmen gas through Afghanistan
[00:14:30] to Pakistan and India.
[00:14:32] 42
[00:14:36] Mujahideen of the Islamic Emirate graduated
[00:14:39] from the Kabul police training center after professional
[00:14:43] and ideological studies. Officials stressed the importance
[00:14:46] of professional and ideological education for better performance
[00:14:50] of the Mujahideen's duties and asked the graduates
[00:14:54] to protect the system and
[00:15:00] the people. from the Kabul police center
[00:15:39] The
[00:15:39] corruption
[00:15:45] professional
[00:15:46] skills
[00:15:50] to a number of participants among the people.
[00:15:53] The Mujahideen
[00:15:55] and their graduates were asked to protect the system
[00:15:58] with good behavior, honesty, and kindness.
[00:16:01] with
[00:17:09] Kabul
[00:17:14] The system
[00:17:16] has sent
[00:17:19] a message to the nation that a month
[00:17:21] of military,
[00:17:23] legal, theoretical,
[00:17:25] and tactical lessons
[00:17:27] should be served.
[00:17:31] According to officials, this is the tenth
[00:17:34] batch of graduates from the Kabul police
[00:17:37] training center who, after professional
[00:17:41] and ideological studies, receive their graduation certificates.
[00:17:44] The
[00:17:49] Minister of Refugees and Repatriates
[00:17:52] met with the instructors and officials of the Kabul
[00:17:55] Jihadist Madrasa. Mawlawi Abdul Kabir appreciated the efforts of the scholars
[00:17:59] in serving the Islamic system and considered the activities
[00:18:03] of the Jihadist Madrasa effective. He added that the Islamic Emirate
[00:18:07] is committed to the development and expansion of authentic and religious
[00:18:10] education. The meeting of Mawlawi Abdul Kabir,
[00:18:14] Minister of Refugees and Repatriates, with the instructors and officials
[00:18:17] of the Kabul Jihadist Madrasa. In this meeting, the activities
[00:18:20] and achievements of the Jihadist Madrasas were discussed.
[00:18:24] The officials of the Kabul Jihadist Madrasa stated that with the
[00:18:27] resumption of the Islamic Emirate's rule, the activities
[00:18:31] of the Jihadist Madrasas were very important compared to other
[00:18:35] educational centers, and they added that the Jihadist
[00:18:44] Madrasas train
[00:18:45] young people who are
[00:18:48] provided with facilities,
[00:18:51] and it is hoped that
[00:18:53] the students
[00:18:56] will be responsible. The officials of the
[00:19:00] Kabul Jihadist Madrasa and the scholars welcomed
[00:19:03] the efforts to serve the Islamic system.
[00:19:07] Abdul Kabir welcomed the officials of the Kabul Jihadist
[00:19:10] Madrasa and the scholars present and appreciated their
[00:19:14] efforts to serve the Islamic system.
[00:19:16] He said that the activities of the Jihadist
[00:19:20] Madrasas are effective, and he added that the Islamic Emirate
[00:19:24] is committed to the development and expansion of modern and religious
[00:19:27] education. He considered the support of scholars and students
[00:19:30] as his responsibility and asked them to make
[00:19:34] use of their capabilities from the educational sector.
[00:20:07] The population is increasing and electricity is scarce,
[00:20:11] which causes irregular power
[00:20:14] outages during the summer due to the additional
[00:20:18] load on the electricity grid.
[00:20:20] Every year, with the arrival of the season, like other provinces,
[00:20:24] residents of the capital also complain about the
[00:20:27] shortage of electricity at the beginning of the summer
[00:20:31] season. There is a great need for electricity in the summer
[00:20:35] season, but there are frequent and irregular outages.
[00:21:58] This is while Afghanistan itself only produces
[00:22:02] 60% of its electricity needs.
[00:22:05] It is hoped that with the investments made in the
[00:22:09] field of electricity production, Afghanistan will become self-sufficient
[00:22:13] in electricity. Afghan refugees
[00:22:16] residing in Pakistan.
[00:22:20] The arrest of Afghan refugees by Pakistani police has intensified
[00:22:24] compared to the past, and the visas of Afghan
[00:22:28] students have not yet been extended. At the same time,
[00:22:31] the Embassy of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan in Islamabad
[00:22:35] says that it has discussed with Pakistani officials the situation
[00:22:38] of Afghan refugees and the extension of the visas
[00:22:42] of students. Although Pakistan
[00:22:45] had previously decided to deport Afghan refugees,
[00:22:48] whether they had legal documents or not,
[00:23:50] they say that host countries must adhere to the principles
[00:23:53] of the United Nations, human rights, and all principles
[00:23:57] related to refugees and treat Afghans according to
[00:24:01] international principles. Although every country, based
[00:24:04] on its national sovereignty, has the right to manage its borders
[00:24:08] and immigration laws, this right is limited
[00:24:11] by fundamental human rights. Pressure, physical abuse,
[00:24:15] and mass expulsion of Afghan refugees
[00:24:18] and asylum seekers by any country.
[00:25:01] Although Pakistan has unilaterally decided to expel Afghan refugees,
[00:25:04] the Afghan embassy is committed to protecting the rights and supporting
[00:25:08] Afghan refugees in this country, and the problem of
[00:25:11] Afghan students' visas will also be resolved in the near
[00:25:14] future. The issue is being
[00:25:17] seriously discussed with officials.
[00:25:56] The province of Baghlan was completely
[00:25:59] conquered by the Mujahideen of the Islamic Emirate, and complete
[00:26:10] security was established in this province.
[00:26:13] Five years ago, on the 14th, the Mujahideen of the Islamic Emirate,
[00:26:17] through their sacrifices and struggles, completely conquered Baghlan province,
[00:26:20] and the residents of Baghlan supported the Mujahideen
[00:26:23] movement of the Islamic Emirate. Officials of Baghlan province say
[00:26:27] that the Islamic Emirate, through its struggles and sacrifices, conquered
[00:26:31] Baghlan province, and the Islamic Emirate.
[00:27:02] The center and districts in the central
[00:27:06] region.
[00:27:10] The province in
[00:27:13] those days, on that day, when the brave Mujahideen of Baghlan
[00:27:17] sacrificed
[00:27:20] for a long time and conquered the province.
[00:27:23] In the struggle, the people
[00:27:27] of Baghlan participated.
[00:27:29] The martyrs, Mujahideen, scholars, and tribal elders.
[00:28:02] The doors of the people of Baghlan province have been opened.
[00:28:06] With the rule of the Islamic Emirate, security has been established
[00:28:09] in the province.
[00:28:11] It
[00:28:14] has been done.
[00:29:03] The Mujahideen of the Islamic Emirate made sacrifices and heroism
[00:29:07] for the freedom of the country, and Afghanistan was liberated
[00:29:11] from America and its allies, which opened a new
[00:29:14] page in the history of the country.
[00:29:17] Welcome back,