KABUL, Aug. 3 (Xinhua) -- The Afghan Ministry of Transport and Aviation on Sunday announced the commencement of construction on a new transportation terminal in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan.

According to the ministry's statement, the project is valued at 28.7 million afghani (approximately 408,000 U.S. dollars) and will be fully funded by the ministry. The terminal is expected to be completed within four months.

Once completed, the facility will enhance transport services for the local community and improve connectivity in the area.

As part of its broader strategy to rebuild infrastructure in the war-torn country, the Afghan interim government is launching development projects and urging domestic and foreign investors to support economic recovery and job creation. ■