The Center for Strategic Studies of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs says that on the sidelines of the second “Termez Dialogue” meeting, extensive discussions have taken place between the center and research institutions of Central Asian countries about holding the “Afghanistan and Central Asia Think Tanks Forum.” The forum is scheduled to be held in Kabul on June 6 and aims to strengthen scientific, policy research and economic cooperation between the countries of the region.
Publish dateSaturday 6 June 2026 - 14:26
Story Code : 356906
Afghan Voice Agency (AVA) - Kabul: The Center for Strategic Studies of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a press release saying that the main focus of discussions at the Termez meeting was on expanding economic cooperation between Central Asia and South Asia through Afghanistan; an issue that has been raised in recent years as one of the key options for regional connectivity and reducing the transit dependency of the countries located in the Central Asian landlocked region.
Experts and think tanks participating in these discussions have emphasized the concept of “economic connectivity”; A concept that includes the development of transit corridors, facilitating cross-border trade, coordinating customs policies, and creating common energy and transportation infrastructure.
Within this framework, Afghanistan is considered as a natural connecting link between Central Asia, South Asia, and even the markets of the Middle East.
In this meeting, Nooruddin Azizi, the Minister of Industry and Commerce of Afghanistan, also participated online and expressed his views on the importance of developing trade routes and increasing Afghanistan's role in regional transit.
Dr. Zakir Jalali and Dr. Ghonchagul Arman, representing the Center for Strategic Studies of the Afghan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, also participated in these discussions.
The holding of the think tank forum in Kabul comes at a time when regional efforts to strengthen economic cooperation through Afghanistan have increased in recent years.
Projects such as the development of transit corridors, energy cooperation, and regional connectivity schemes are among the axes that can strengthen Afghanistan’s role in the economic equations of Central and South Asia.
This trend also indicates the increasing role of scientific diplomacy and research centers in shaping regional policies, where think tanks are trying to pave the way for practical understandings between governments through expert dialogues.
Experts and think tanks participating in these discussions have emphasized the concept of “economic connectivity”; A concept that includes the development of transit corridors, facilitating cross-border trade, coordinating customs policies, and creating common energy and transportation infrastructure.
Within this framework, Afghanistan is considered as a natural connecting link between Central Asia, South Asia, and even the markets of the Middle East.
In this meeting, Nooruddin Azizi, the Minister of Industry and Commerce of Afghanistan, also participated online and expressed his views on the importance of developing trade routes and increasing Afghanistan's role in regional transit.
Dr. Zakir Jalali and Dr. Ghonchagul Arman, representing the Center for Strategic Studies of the Afghan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, also participated in these discussions.
The holding of the think tank forum in Kabul comes at a time when regional efforts to strengthen economic cooperation through Afghanistan have increased in recent years.
Projects such as the development of transit corridors, energy cooperation, and regional connectivity schemes are among the axes that can strengthen Afghanistan’s role in the economic equations of Central and South Asia.
This trend also indicates the increasing role of scientific diplomacy and research centers in shaping regional policies, where think tanks are trying to pave the way for practical understandings between governments through expert dialogues.
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