Afghanistan Exports First Dried Fruit Shipment To Europe Via Herat-Khaf Railway
Afghanistan has sent its first export shipment to Europe, valued at £950,000, via the Khaf-Herat railway, according to the Taliban governor’s office in Herat.
The cargo, consisting of 200 tonnes of dried fruits such as pistachios, raisins, almonds, and pine nuts, was dispatched to Türkiye and Europe through the Afghanistan-Iran rail corridor.
The Iranian embassy in Kabul confirmed the shipment’s transit, highlighting its role in boosting Afghanistan’s economy. The consignment was sent off in the presence of Herat’s Taliban governor, Iran’s consul general, and representatives from both public and private sectors. The Taliban governor’s office stated on Thursday that the shipment, processed in Herat, was the first collected nationwide by the Akrami Group of Companies for export to Europe.
Over the past three months, the Khaf-Herat railway has facilitated the transport of more than 35,000 tonnes of goods, the governor’s office added. The Iranian embassy underscored that this rail corridor, developed in collaboration with Iran, is set to enhance Afghanistan’s economic prospects.
