# Afghanistan and Iran discuss Herat–Mazar-i-Sharif railway

> Afghanistan’s foreign ministry said an Iranian official expressed readiness to cooperate on rail, mining and electricity generation.

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- Country: Afghanistan
- Published: 2026-10-06T17:11:49+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-07T00:50:33+03:00
- Event / data period: 2026-10-05
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Afghanistan’s foreign ministry said Deputy Minister Mohammad Naeem met Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Hamid Qanbari on 5 October. They discussed bilateral trade and economic ties, joint cooperation opportunities, visa facilitation and problems faced by migrants.

The ministry said Qanbari expressed Iran’s readiness to cooperate on construction of the Herat–Mazar-i-Sharif railway, mining and electricity generation. The statement is one side’s official account of the meeting; it does not announce project agreements or financing.

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| Source-reported item | Details |
|---|---|
| Meeting date | 5 October 2026 |
| Iranian cooperation areas cited | Herat–Mazar-i-Sharif railway, mining, electricity generation |
| Other issues discussed | Bilateral trade, visa facilitation, migrant concerns |
| Project status | No project agreement or financing announced in the readout |

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## Sources

- [Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan](<https://mfa.gov.af/en/51509/>) (Source checked: 2026-10-06; Published: 2026-10-05)

## Correction history

- 2026-10-07T00:50:33+03:00: German and Portuguese editions and translations of the data and correction explanations have been added to this article.

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