Tajikistan: construction of the TAT railway remains questionable

The Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Tajikistan (TAT) railway construction remain questionable because of uncertainty in the current situation in Afghanistan, Usmon Qalandarov, the deputy head of Tajik Railways, said. He noted that the Asian Development Bank had suspended its financial support for the construction of the TAT railway due to security risks in Afghanistan. “We are ready to begin…

Uzbekistan: new cement plant commissioned

One of the major projects – construction of “Titan Cement” enterprise – has been completed and put into operation in Karauzyak region of Karakalpakstan. The project’s cost is 10.6 billion soums and $17 million dollars. It will produce 200 thousand tons of cement per year. In addition, about 200 new jobs will be created. (Uzreport/Business…