Iran's Rasht hosts Caspian littoral states forum
A two-day international forum of Caspian littoral states has opend today in Iran's Rasht, Gilan Province.
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Russia and Iran to sign contract for Rasht-Astara railway section construction
An agreement is anticipated shortly to kick off the construction of the Rasht-Astara railway in Iran, a strategic segment of the International North-South Transport Corridor, Director General for International Affairs at Iran’s Ministry of Transport and Urban Development Amin Taraffo said.
Rasht-Astara railway construction set to begin next year
The construction of the Rasht-Astara railway line is scheduled to commence in 2026, following the completion of the land acquisition process. A Russian contractor has already secured a €1.6 billion export credit for the project.
Maria Zakharova: Russia interested in continued cooperation with Azerbaijan on "North-South"
Russia is committed to stable cooperation with Azerbaijan on the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) project, aiming to launch rail service to Iran via Azerbaijani territory, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova told Vestnik Kavkaza.
Russia and Iran to sign Rasht-Astara railroad agreement soon
Russian and Iranian Presidents Vladimir Putin and Masoud Pezeshkian agreed that Moscow and Tehran will sign an agreement to start construction of the …
Rasht-Astara section of North-South corridor to be opened in 2027-2028
Russian Transport Minister Vitaly Savelyev said that the work on construction of the Rasht-Astara section of the North-South international transport …
New Iranian manufacturers to join Russian market
The delegation of the parliamentary friendship group of Russia and Iran began an official visit to Moscow. The program includes negotiations with representatives of the State Duma, the Federation Council and the Russian Foreign Ministry. The talks will concern the expansion of economic and interparliamentary cooperation.
How Russia and Iran to implement Resht-Astara construction?
Russian Transport Minister Vitaly Savelyev revealed the details of the upcoming construction of the Rasht-Astara railway line, which is part of the North-South international transport corridor. The minister noted the rail line will …
Russia, Iran and Pakistan agree on trilateral cooperation
Representatives of Russia, Iran and Pakistan met in the Caspian SEZ Bandar-Anzeli. As a result, the parties signed a cooperation agreement.
Russia and Iran discuss launch of "North-South" corridor
Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani held a meeting with Russian Presidential Assistant Igor Levitin to discuss the construction of the strategic Rasht-Astara railway, located on the …
Russia and Iran discuss completing Rasht-Astara railway
Iran’s Deputy Transport and Urban Development Minister for Transportation Affairs Shahriar Afandizadeh said that Tehran and Moscow have held negotiations on completing the Rasht-Astara railway project. Iran has presented its …
Iran to get Azerbaijani loan for construction of Rasht-Astara railway
Iran's Cabinet of Ministers under the chairmanship of President Hassan Rouhani has confirmed necessary consent to get a loan of $500 million from Azerbaijan for construction of the Rasht-Astara railway. …
North-South corridor to become operational by March 2018
Tariffs for freight transportation through INSTC may drop after the completion of Astara-Astara segment
Azerbaijan to finance half of Rasht-Astara rail project
Azerbaijan will provide Iran with 500 million euro worth of loan for completing the Rasht-Astara rail segment as part of the International North-South Transportation Corridor. "Keeping in mind the mutual benefits of the …
Azerbaijan Bank and Iran agree on $500mln-loan for railway construction
The International Bank of Azerbaijan signed a deal with Tehran on the allocatio of a $500-million loan for the construction of the Rasht-Astara railway section, Azerbaijan’s Deputy Minister of Roads and Urban Development Ali Noorzad …
Baku to allocate $500 million to Tehran for North-South route construction
Azerbaijan will give Iran a credit for $500 million to boost the construction of the North-South transport corridor, Iranian Minister of Communication Mahmoud Vaezi said. "The construction …
Rasht-Astara railway is a priority for Iran
The Czech Republic is planning to start investing in the construction of the Rasht-Astara railway, the president of 'Iranian Railways' Purseyd Agai Mohsen stated. He stated that the lifting of sanctions against …
Iranian governor proposes to open direct Baku-Rasht flights
The Governor of Iran's Gilan province, Muhammad Ali Najafi, said at the Iran Project 2015 exhibition that his country is interested in opening air service between Baku and Rasht. According to the minister, this will …