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- Afghanistan, Tajikistan
- Topics:
- Business, Travel
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| عربي: | طاجكستان-أفغانستان: بناء جسر بين أمتين... |
A US-funded bridge connecting Afghanistan's north with Tajikistan was officially opened last weekend. Both Mohammad Fahim Khairy and Vadim at neweurasia offer their mostly jubilant commentary.
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