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  • Feb 22nd, 2018
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On the invitation of President of Turkmenistan and President of Afghanistan, Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi will pay an official visit to Turkmenistan and Afghanistan from 22-23 February 2018, to participate in the ground-breaking (link-up) ceremonies of Turkmenistan-Afghanistan, Pakistan, India (TAPI) gas pipeline project, lines of electricity transmission and fibre optics. He will be accompanied by Minister of State for Energy, Jam Kamal Khan.

The ground-breaking ceremonies will be jointly attended by Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Malikgulyevich Berdimu-hamedov, President of Afghanistan Ashraf Ghani and Minister of State for External Affairs of India, M.J Akbar, said a press release issued here on Wednesday.

The first leg of the ceremony will be held in Serhetabat, Turkmenistan. During his stay the Prime Minister will hold a bilateral meeting with the Turkmen President and also attend an Arts & Culture exhibition showcasing cultural performances and artistic pieces from the four member countries, including Pakistan, followed by the link-up ceremony where he will make a statement, along with leaders of other member states.-PR

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