Road freight transit 5% up

Statistics show 5 percent growth in road freight transit through Iran's territory from March to June 2023 compared to the same period in the last year.

Iran and Syria follow up bilateral agreements

Following the visit of Iran and Syria Presidents in May, heads of Iran-Syria Joint Economic Commission met today in Tehran to follow up implementation of 16 signed MoUs.

After 15 years

Iran's representative joined Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change

Representative of Iran Meteorological Organization joined The Task Force on National Greenhouse Gas Inventories (TFI) of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) after 15 years.

Astarachay Border Bridge will be operational in four months

Mehrdad Bazrpash and Shahin Mustafayev in a telephone talk on July 24, emphasized on completing the remaining infrastructures of Astarachay Border Bridge to make it operational within four months.

Tehran-Parand Subway to be inaugurated

The CEO of Iran's New Towns Development Company announced that Tehran-Parand Subway will be operational in the next month coinciding with the Government week in Iran.

PMO statement on rescinding Iran's bid to host the World Maritime Day

In an official statement, Iran Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) reacted to the action of the US and the UK to rescind Iran's bid to host the event on the World Maritime Day in October 2023.

During the visit in Astara

Iran, Azerbaijan's agreements for increased transit

Following improvements of Iran, Azerbaijan political ties, heads of Iran and Azerbaijan Joint Economic Commission followed up various projects for increased bilateral trade and transit.

Pataveh-Dehdasht Road inaugurates

As part of the road route along the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) connecting south-west of Iran to the center, Pataveh-Dehdasht Road inaugurates tomorrow.

Heads of Iran-Azerbaijan Joint Economic Commission met in Astara

Iran and Azerbaijan heads of Joint Economic Commission are meeting in Astara on July 17.

Bazrpash welcomed Mustafayev at Astara

Bazrpash and Mustafayev met at Astara as the heads of Iran-Azerbaijan Joint Economic Commission.

Kuwait-Tehran Flights by Jazeera Airways launched

Imam Khomeini Airport City (IKAC) increases its flights.

The first train along Khaf-Herat Railway enters Rozanak Station

Khaf-Herat Railway operated

The first train along Khaf-Herat Railway enters Rozanak Station after Iran and Afghanistan's agreement in December 2022 to repair the damages incurred to the Rozanak Station in order to resume operation of Khaf-Herat Railway.

PMO welcomes foreign investments to Iran's port and maritime sectors

Iran's Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) welcomes foreign investment to port, shipping, maritime and logistics activities in Iran due to large scale sea and maritime activities with 130,000 ships passing through Iran's ports every year.

Iran-Rah" Initiative to boost INSTC trade"

Iran, Russia and India discussed development of the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) during the third trilateral meeting held on July 4 in Tehran.

Executory Contract for Rasht-Astara Railway Signed

On the sidelines of the third trilateral meeting of Iran, Russia, and India on INSTC on July 4 in Tehran, Iran and Russia reached agreements for shipbuilding and signed executory contract for construction of Rasht-Astara Railway Project.

Iran-Rah Initiative

In an interview with the Press TV, Bazrpash explained his initiative of “Iran-Rah”.

During trilateral meeting of Iran, Russia, and India on INSTC in Tehran

Iran proposed eight principles of "Iran-Rah" Initiative for INSTC

To catalyze economic growth and promote freight transit through the cost and time efficient route of Iran's territory along the INSTC, Iran Minister of Roads and Urban Development explained his initiative called "Iran-Rah" during the third Iran-Russia-India trilateral meeting in Tehran.

The trio of Iran-Russia-India promotes freight transit through INSTC

To catalyze economic growth and promote freight transit through the cost and time efficient route of Iran's territory along the INSTC, Iran-Russia-India triangle gathers in Tehran for the third time.

Trilateral meeting of Iran, Russia, and India on INSTC

Shortly after Iran, Russia's agreement for construction of Rasht-Astara Railway, the founding member states of the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC), including Iran, Russia, and India gather in Tehran on July 4, 2023 to discuss development of this strategic Corridor.

Regular weekly flights from Gorgan to Aktau

Gorgan-Aktau flights increased from twice per month to regular weekly flights from June 29, 2023.

Iran Rail Achievements since 2021

Since 2021, Iran has advanced numerous railway projects in order to develop rail transport and transit. This includes development and inauguration of new infrastructures, manufacturing and rehabilitation of fleet, and promoting transport diplomacy for completing international corridors.

Hamedan-Sanandaj Railway to be inaugurated

Hamedan-Sanandaj Railway will be inaugurated in the next few months which will link Sanandaj to Iran's rail network.

In a telephone talk

Bazrpash and Mustafayev talk over INSTC

Mehrdad Bazrpash and Shahin Mustafayev emphasized on completion of INSTC and improvement of political relations in a telephone talk on June 20, 2023.

Iran, Uzbekistan signed comprehensive transport and transit MoU

Three months after preparing the draft of comprehensive plan for development of transport cooperation between Iran and Uzbekistan in all modes of transport, the two countries signed MoU in the presence of Presidents.

Iran as a route and as a solution for regional transit

In the 26th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), Iran proposed for 'Iran Route' initiative, both as a route and as a solution for safe, secure, easy, fast and economical connections in the region.

Iran discusses INSTC in the SPIEF

During the visit of Iran Minister of Roads and Urban Development to St. Petersburg for the 26th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), completion of International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) is top agenda for negotiations.

In a ceremony for commemoration of Russia Day in Tehran

Iran, Russia promote mutual ties

To commemorate Russia Day, Mehrdad Bazrpash appeared in the Russia Embassy in Tehran and met with Alexey Dedov, to express congratulations to the government and people of Russia.

Fifty-four thousand Pilgrims from Iran departed for Hajj

As of June 11, about 54000 pilgrims travelled to Medina and Jeddah by 240 flights for Hajj in Mecca.

Bostanabad-Khavaran Railway inaugurates

As part of 'Mianeh-Bostanabad-Tabriz' Railroad, inauguration of Bostanabad-Khavaran Railway will draw Tehran and Tabriz closer through sustainable rail transport.

Iran embarks on making a new port in Oman Sea

Iran is conducting studies for making a new port in the Kuh Mubarak Region in Oman Sea as part of its plans for development of Makran Coasts and sustainable sea-based economy.