Signing of the Second Phase of Wakhan Road Contract

The signing of the construction contract for the second phase of the Wakhan road in Badakhshan province has been warmly welcomed by the residents of the province.

They say that building this road has been one of their long-standing demands, and they hope that with the completion of this project, their difficulties will be reduced.

The Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development signed a contract last Thursday for the construction of the second phase of the Wakhan road, extending 71 kilometers, with a budget of 143 million afghani, with a domestic company.

 “The initiative they have taken should be completed soon because it will serve as a good trade route for Afghanistan, especially for Badakhshan,” said Mujib Hamidi, one of the residents of Badakhshan.

“The Wakhan road is one of the most important roads in the world because it connects China to Afghanistan and, through it, to Central Asia,” said Azizullah, another resident of the province.

Some residents of Wakhan district have also expressed hope that with the completion of this project, their lives will become easier.

“We are 100% happy that the Silk Road has been revived, and we hope it will lead to affordability and better facilities,” said Khoshbakht, a resident of Wakhan district.
“If the road is built, it will be very beneficial for the people. Right now, if a patient has to travel to Faizabad, they can’t even reach there in a week,” stated Taj Mohammad, another resident of the district.

Local officials in Badakhshan have assured the security of this project and emphasized its importance.

“Alhamdulillah, the Islamic Emirate has fully prepared for the construction of this road after signing the contract, and it will be carried out in the best possible way,” said Aminullah Tayeb, the deputy governor of Badakhshan.

“The Wakhan road is not only economically beneficial for Afghanistan but also for neighboring countries, and, Insha’Allah, it will be a fundamental road,” stated Amanullah Chira, the head of Rural Rehabilitation and Development in Badakhshan.

The Wakhan corridor, which extends from Faizabad city, the center of Badakhshan, to the Yarkand area of China, is approximately 500 kilometers long and passes through border heights at an elevation of 5,000 meters above sea level.