Iran and Pakistan reviving cargo transportation to Turkey

The Islamabad-Tehran-Istanbul container train connecting Pakistan, Iran, and Türkiye is set to resume operations in December 2025, Iran’s Ministry of Roads and Urban Development reported.

Iranian Minister of Roads and Urban Development Mehrdad Bazrpash met with Pakistan’s Minister of Commerce Jam Kamal Khan, Minister of Communication Abdul Aleem Khan, and Minister of Railways Hanif Abbasi to discuss the project at the regional transit conference in Islamabad.

During the talks, the sides reached an agreement within the framework of the Economic Cooperation Organization to restart the operation of the Islamabad-Tehran-Istanbul freight train.

They also agreed to complete the modernization of the Quetta-Taftan railway line in Iran by the end of 2025, which will further enhance the efficiency and reliability of the transport corridor.

The parties emphasized the importance of expanding cooperation in railway transport and freight logistics to promote regional integration and boost trade.