Taliban Officials Visit Qosh-Tiapeh Canal Project in Northern Afghanistan
A high-level delegation from the Taliban administration, led by Attaullah Omari, acting Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation, and Livestock, visited northern provinces to inspect the progress of the national Qosh-Tiapeh canal and reviewed reports on the project’s advancement.
The delegation included Noorulhaq Anwar, Director General of Administrative Affairs; Abdulrahman Atash, CEO of the National Development Company; Mojib-ur-Rahman Omar Akhundzada, Deputy Minister of Energy and Water for Water Affairs; and several specialists. During the visit, Taliban officials emphasized that water resource management is vital for strengthening the agricultural sector and described the Qosh-Tiapeh canal as one of the largest national projects in this area.
According to them, this project could pave the way for economic stability, self-reliance, and effective utilization of the country’s water resources. However, detailed information regarding funding sources, technical evaluations, and environmental impact assessments has not been shared transparently with the public—an issue that experts consistently highlight as a critical need.
Officials also announced that work on the second phase of the canal is nearing completion, with related projects such as construction of bridges and control facilities ongoing.
The Qosh-Tiapeh canal is considered a key project in northern Afghanistan and, upon completion, is intended to transfer water from the Amu River to various areas to support agricultural development. If managed transparently and sustainably, this initiative could significantly impact agriculture and the livelihoods of residents in these regions.
