Turkey agreed to take control of Kabul International Airport after the withdrawal of NATO forces from Afghanistan in early September, reports National.
The transaction is associated with uncertainty about the future international airport named after Hamid Karzaya, after a recent surge of violence in the Afghan capital.
Airport is considered as an important access point for the international community, seeking to preserve diplomatic presence in Afghanistan.
Local officials reported National, that there are concerns about the ability of the Afghan government to take responsibility for international air travel. “We have no opportunity to manage the airports only with the participation of Afghans due to lack of experience, and we also have no financial opportunities to attract private contractors,” said one of the officials.
In May, the Chairman of the Joint Committee of Headquarters, General Mark Milli declared negotiations with NATO Allies on how best to guarantee airport safety.
It seems that a deal of 130 million dollars was agreed with Turkey on the eve of the NATO summit.
Turkish troops are deployed as part of the NATO mission in Afghanistan since 2003, but do not participate in hostilities.