Afghanistan truck drivers seek action against Iranian armed individuals robbing goods

Afghanistan-based truck drivers have urged  Taliban government to take appropriate action against Iranian armed bandits. According to truckers, armed people have robbed transit trucks which have been used for transporting supplies from Iran to Afghanistan. It is to mention that hundreds of trucks travel between Afghanistan and Iran every day, exporting and importing essential goods, Tolo News reported. Truckers claimed that armed individuals represent a huge security risk to drivers and ors who import goods from Iran. 

Following appeal of truck drivers, Herat authorities stated y have discussed issue with Iranian officials. chief of Herat customs, Mahajar Farahi stated, “We have submitted all problems--like robbery of drivers--to Iranian officials. (Iran) side pledged to tackle problems," ANI reported.  

Iranian official responded to  appeal of truckers 

Iranian authorities have promised to pursue matter. Responding to problems, Mohmm Siq, Iran's consular officer in Heart said, “We consider ourselves committed to legally investigating complaints about mistreatment of your (Afghan) nationals and drivers--that have a tremendous role in economic development between two countries," Tolo News reported.  

Since hundreds of vehicles cross border between Afghanistan and Iran every day, exporting and receiving goods, truck drivers have expressed optimism that current issues will be resolved soon, as per Tolo News.  

Afghanistan and Iran established many committees to expand cooperation

Last year in November, according to Afghan Ministry of Finance, Afghanistan and Iran h established many committees to expand cooperation in areas of economics, agriculture, railways, commerce, as well as investment. two nations' committees were formed during a conference between Iran's special envoy to Afghanistan, Hassan Kazemi Qomi, and Taliban members in Afghanistan, Tolo News reported. 

Many things were decided and agreed upon during conference, according to report, which included shipment of oil and flour to Afghanistan. It was also agreed that representatives from both countries would be selected. assessment of Khaf-Herat railway project was one of or agreed terms by Afghanistan and Iran. In dition to this, or agreed terms included agribusiness investment, establishment of a joint chamber of commerce between Afghanistan and Iran, tre and business visas, and resolution of fuel problems. 

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