Tehran, Jan 30 (MRUD NEWS) – Iran and Russia agree for direct transit through Astrakhan Special Economic Zone (SEZ Lotus) and the Caspian Port in Anzali Free Zone.

The general-director of the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways informed of the agreement for direct multimodal rail-water transit between Iran and Russia through SEZ Lotus (in Russia) and the Caspian Port (in Iran) during his visit to Russia.

Iran deputy transport minister also mentioned Rasht-Astara Railroad, electrification of Garmsar-Incheh Borun railway, and maintaining 200 locomotives among other projects on the agenda. 

Previously in 2015, a MoU was signed for cooperation between Anzali Free Zone and Astrakhan Special Economic Zone to develop joint economic cooperation between Iran and Russia.