The Tajik–Afghan bridge at Tem-Demogan was opened on 3 November 2002.[1][2][3][4] It spans the Panj River. It was the first of four bridges planned to be built with the assistance of the Aga Khan Foundation.

Tem is a microdistrict of Khorugh,[5] in Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Province, Tajikistan, which is very sparsely settled. Many of the inhabitants there are Ismaili Muslims, followers of the Aga Khan.

Demogan is a location in Afghanistan.

The bridge cost $400,000.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Press Release: Aga Khan and Tajik and Afghan Leaders Open Bridge into Afghanistan". Aga Khan Development Network. 3 November 2002. Archived from the original on 13 February 2012. Retrieved 5 December 2008.
  2. ^ "Aga Khan and Karzai discuss Afghanistan rehabilitation progress". ReliefWeb. 5 November 2002. Archived from the original on 20 May 2011. Retrieved 5 December 2008.
  3. ^ "Aga Khan and Tajik and Afghan leaders open bridge into Afghanistan". ReliefWeb. 3 November 2002. Retrieved 5 December 2008.
  4. ^ "Darwaz Bridge to strengthen commercial ties and Tajik-Afghan relations". Aga Khan Development Network. Archived from the original on 13 February 2012. Retrieved 4 December 2008.
  5. ^ "Tajikistan building bridge across river to Afghanistan in east"

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