KABUL, Dec. 8 (Xinhua) -- Afghanistan has established direct air links with 15 regional and international destinations through its five international airports as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the country's aviation sector, local media outlet TOLOnews reported Monday.
According to the report, Afghanistan operates 27 airports across the country, including five international airports and 22 domestic ones. More than 50 aviation-related projects are currently underway to improve airport infrastructure and increase service capacity, with several projects already completed.
The expansion of air corridors and aviation services plays a key role in boosting trade, supporting industrial activities and contributing to the country's overall economic development. Air connectivity can improve the movement of perishable goods, offering Afghan businesses greater access to regional and global markets. ■