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Iran and Russia are close to signing an operational contract for the Rasht-Astara railway, a key segment of the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC). The 162-km line will link Iran's Gilan province to Azerbaijan, cutting transit times and costs.
Iran and Tajikistan have agreed to accelerate transport cooperation to bolster regional connectivity and bilateral trade. Senior officials discussed road, rail, and multimodal projects and committed to finalizing technical and legal agreements soon.
The transport and foreign ministers of Iran and Turkmenistan have met to advance partnership in the transport sector, opening new connectivity prospects between Central Asia and the Middle East. The talks focused on road, rail, and maritime links, the North-South Transport Corridor, and simplified customs procedures.
Iranian and Azerbaijani leaders agreed to expand cooperation in trade, energy, and transport, emphasizing regional connectivity through the North-South Corridor. They also pledged closer security and counterterrorism collaboration amid regional instability.
