Afghanistan redraws Eurasian trade map - Eastern Express - TVP WORLD

Afghanistan is quietly transforming from a landlocked state into a potential transit hub connecting Asia and Europe. This episode examines the growing importance of the Lapis Lazuli Corridor and why it matters in the context of regional instability and shifting trade routes. We break down how Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Central Asian states could benefit from a reconfigured logistics map. At the same time, we explore who stands to lose, particularly Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, as new corridors emerge. Ultimately, this is a story about infrastructure, power, and the race to control Eurasia’s trade arteries.

Chapters:
00:50 - Afghanistan is emerging as a transport hub
02:40 - Kazakhstan and Afghanistan as an alternative transport route for Europe
04:23 - Europe's hopes for improving supply chains
11:33 - Turkmenistan and the Lapis Lazuli corridor versus transit through Uzbekistan
17:52 - Opportunities for the development of transportation infrastructure
19:32 - Sabotage against the Serbian gas pipeline?
20:44 - China is ready to extend its visa agreement with Russia
21:43 - Russia is testing a new way to bypass Western sanctions