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Russian ambassador briefs on the “Northern Corridor” at the Russia-NATO Council meeting
Afghanistan.ru - 26.6.2008
Russian ambassador to Afghanistan Zamir Kabulov attended a Russia-NATO Council meeting on the 25th of June. Establishing cooperation in opening new corridors for the transportation of cargo to the NATO contingent was discussed privately with the involvement of the Russian ambassador.
In fact, Russia agreed to allow using its territory for the transportation of non-military cargo to Afghanistan at the Russia-NATO Council meeting in Bucharest in April.
According to observers, “northern corridor” is considered as the most advantages for the NATO contingent not only economically. Huge experience gained in deploying live forces and military hardware during the Soviet military presence in Afghanistan makes the Russian proposal tempting, say observers. Moreover, according to Afghan experts, north corridor reduces dependence of Kabul and NATO on Pakistan, through which a large part of military, food and fuel supplies are now being delivered to Afghanistan.
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