Afghanistan Opens Wakhan Corridor Route Toward Gulf Trade

Analysts note that the Wakhan Corridor route is still far from being operational.

The rugged Wakhan district in Badakhshan province, northeastern Afghanistan, could someday serve as a China‑linked gateway to the Persian Gulf. © AP

ADNAN AAMIR

October 11, 2026 14:04 JST

ISLAMABAD — The Taliban administration in Afghanistan has inaugurated a road through the Wakhan Corridor, a slender strip along its northeastern border, aiming to establish a direct trade link with China.

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