Iran, UN-Habitat to implement NUPP II

In an attempt to achieve an integrated framework for urban planning in Iran and for sustainable urbanization, implementation of the second phase of National Urban Policy Programme (NUPP) was discussed during the visit of representative of the UN-Habitat to Tehran.

Following the negotiations in the last month:

Iran, Iraq Railways sign MoU for Shalamcheh-Basra Railway

Technical measures for construction of Shalamcheh-Basra Railway are taken following the agreement in 2021 and recent negotiations for implementation of this rail project in the last month.

Iran, UN-Habitat cooperate in retrofitting hospitals

During the visit of the senior officer of the United Nations Human Settlement Programme to Tehran, Iran's deputy minister informed of running a joint project for retrofitting a hospital as s a pilot case while studies for 11 more hospitals are also under way.

Iran, Syria secure strategic long-term cooperation

Iran and Syrian Presidents meet in Damascus to finalize MoUs within the framework of comprehensive plan for strategic and long-term cooperation.

Iran exports technical and engineering services to Syria

After intensive meetings between Iranian and Syrian transport officials, the two sides agreed on expansion of maritime freight transit by 10 million tons a year and export of technical and engineering transport services to Syria by Iran.

Iran, Syria strengthen banking and transport ties

The heads of Iran and Syria Joint Economic Commission meet in Damascus prior to the upcoming visit of the two countries' Presidents for finalizing mutual agreements.

Head of Iran's 'Transport Development Fund' announced during the 27th TransRussia Exhibition for Transport and Logistics Services:

Iran seeks diverse mechanisms for activation of INSTC

Iran's Transport Development Fund attracts international investments to the infrastructural transport projects in Iran particularly along the INSTC.

Iran, Suadi Arabia to launch regular weekly flights

Saudi Arabia has officially asked Iran to launch three regular flights per week amid restoring bilateral relations.

Iran calls for increased cooperation with the UN Habitat

Iran sent a message to the 10th Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development 2023 through which it calls for greater cooperation with the UN Habitat particularly in provision of housing for vulnerable groups.

Transport records during Iran's New Year

Among all transport modes, the highest traffic had been through roadways during 21-day period of the New Year.

Iran's road freight transit up to 9 million tons in 2022

Road freight transit through Iran's territory had been 9,300,000 tons in 2022.

Iran, Russia augment freight transit through the Caspian Sea

Mehrdad Bazrpasha met with Igor Levitin in Tehran yesterday to discuss multimodal transport and maritime freight transit through the Caspian Sea.

Implementation of Shalamcheh-Basra Railway Kicks off

Following the 2021 bilateral agreement for construction of Shalamcheh-Basra Railway, today Iran and Iraq transport ministers met to discuss the details of implementing the project.

Iran, Russia agree on completion of Rasht-Astara Railway in May

Iran, Russia agreement for completion of Rasht-Astara Railway in the form of a credit line offered by Russia will be finalized in May.

Rail transactions with Azerbaijan 60 percent up

The rail transactions between Iran and Azerbaijan through Astara Border demonstrated 60 percent increase in 2022.

Iran beats the record of 8.3 million tons transit for non-oil goods in 2022

The 10.7 percent growth in non-oil transit through Iran's territory is heralding fulfillment of 2030 target for transit.

Rail Passenger Transport shows 30 percent increase during Nowruz

Based on the latest report from passenger transports during Nowruz, the figures show growth in all modes of transport compared to the last year.

Iran's transport diplomacy through activation of regional transport corridors

Last year, Iran followed up an active transport diplomacy with its neighboring countries, thereby operationalized various international transport corridors. With regards to the geopolitical location of Iran in the region, the activation of these corridors entails huge implications for regional transit.

Iran Transport Performance in 2022

Among performance indices, passenger transport through four main modes of transport have had the highest increase compared to the last year.

Increase in passenger wagons beats the ten-year records

The performance report of the transport sector shows increase in six indices when compared to the best records in the ten years.

Tajbakhsh urged to access impact-based data for early warnings

Head of Iran Meteorological Organization (IMO) emphasized on the necessity of the access to impact-based data during the Regional Conference of WMO’s Regional Association II (Asia).

Iran and Uzbekistan agreed to implement comprehensive transport cooperation

Transport ministers of Iran and Uzbekistan met to discuss implementation of comprehensive transport cooperation.

Iran to transit one million tons freight from Central Asia

In the mutual meeting between Iran deputy transport minister and the head of the Secretariat of the Intergovernmental Council of Road Workers of the CIS, transit of one million tons freight from Central Asia through Iran's territory was informed.

Bazrpash Calls for expanding Iran, Africa Transactions

In the first conference of Iran and West African Countries (IRAN WAC) for Scientific and Economic Cooperation hosted in Tehran, Bazrpash called for expanding Iran and Africa ties and transactions.

The largest Dry Port near Tehran inaugurated

The largest dry port as an inland import/export hub for transshipment in the center of Iran is inaugurated today by Iran Minister of Roads and Urban Development.

Iran, Turkmenistan to hold 17th Joint Economic Commission

Iranian transport and economic officials held the preparatory meeting for 17th Iran-Turkmenistan Joint Economic Commission on March 4 at Iran Ministry of Roads and Urban Development.

Ongoing Negotiations for Russian Financing of Rasht-Astara Railway

Iran is considering the initial draft of the agreement for completion of Rasht-Astara Railway Project proposed on the part of Russia through the two ministries of Roads and Urban Development and Economic Affairs and Finance.

Iran’s representative at IMO passed away

Iran’s permanent representative at the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Mandana Mansourian, passed away on February 24 after a relatively long period of illness.

Indigenous System of Spot Weather Forecasting Inaugurated

Iran Minister of Roads and Urban Development inaugurated an indigenous system of spot weather forecasting, resumed the satellite communication center in Tehran, and also opened other meteorological projects in some provinces of Iran.

Bazrpash headed to Beijing

Iran Ministry of Roads and Urban Development, Mehrdad Bazrpash, accompanies Iran President in his official visit to China along with other ministerial members of the delegation.