North-South Transport Corridor

Iran envoy to Baku:

Iran, Azerbaijan transit increases by 15% in recent months

TEHRAN, Nov. 15 (MNA) – Iran's ambassador to the Republic of Azerbaijan said that the transit between Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan in recent months has increased by 15%.

At SCO meeting:

Iran proposes transit corridor to link all SCO members

TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) – Iranian First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber has proposed a comprehensive transit to link all the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states through Iran.

Russia could use Iran as part of INSTC to export grain: MP

TEHRAN, Jul. 13 (MNA) – Russia could use the Iranian territory and its railroad and port infrastructure as part of the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) to export its grain and other products, an Iranian lawmaker says.

Iran road minister:

13 countries ask for facilitating trade, transit at INSTC

TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) – Iran's Minister of Roads and Urban Development considered facilitating transportation, developing transportation networks, and promoting tourism as the most important benefits of the Intl. North-South Corridor (INSTC).

Raeisi gov. focuses on reviving international corridors

TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) – Iranian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for Economic Diplomacy has said that the Raeisi administration has focused on reviving Iran's capabilities in different international corridors.

Envoy says Moscow supports Iran's full membership in SCO

TEHRAN, Jun. 13 (MNA) – The Russian envoy to Tehran said Tuesday that his country and Iran support each other in the face of illegal Western sanctions, adding that Moscow supports Iran's full membership in Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).

Iran Veep:

De-dollarization serious threat to US international influence

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – De-dollarization is not a voluntary choice, but it is a necessary response to the weaponization of the dollar, Iran's First Vice President said Wed., adding that ditching the dollar will endanger US influence in the world.

Regional countries to benefit from North-South corridor: VP

TEHRAN, May 17 (MNA) – Iran's first vice president Mohammad Mokhber hailed signing an agreement between Iran and Russia on the implementation of the North-South Corridor project as an important step that benefits the entire region.

Kremlin:

Rasht-Astara railway agmt. important for North-South corridor

TEHRAN, May 17 (MNA) – The conclusion of an agreement by Russia and Iran on joint construction of the Rasht-Astara railroad section is important for the development of the whole North-South transport corridor, Presidential Spokesman said.

Iranian official:

North-South railway to make Iran Asia's trade corridor again

TEHRAN, May 17 (MNA) – Iran's government spokesman says the pending completion of a vital north-south railway link will help Iran reclaim its position as Asia's trade passage.

Rasht-Caspian Railway to be inaugurated in two months

TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) – Rasht-Caspian Railway as part of the International North–South Transport Corridor (INSTC) will be inaugurated in two months a report by the Iranian Ministry of Roads and Urban Development said.

Iran, Russia FMs discuss financial ties, north-south corridor

TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) – Financial and banking cooperation and the North-South Corridor were the main topics that Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and Sergey Lavrov focused on in their meeting in Moscow on Wednesday on the sidelines of the Syria meeting.

Iran, India security bodies issue joint statement in Tehran

TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) – Iran and India national security bodies issued a statement at the end of India's National Security Advisor's visit to Tehran, vowing their support for multilateralism in line with the goal of more regional peace and security.

Iran shipping lines to attend Russian transport exhibition

TEHRAN, Apr. 11 (MNA) – The 27th International Exhibition for Transport and logistics Services will be held in Moscow from April 17 with the participation of Iran's shipping lines.

Shamkhani:

Removal of dollar to minimize West dominance on world economy

TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) – Reducing the influence of the dollar in regional and international economic exchanges will minimize the dominance of the West over the world economy, the secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council said.

Putin aid in Tehran for talks on North-South Corridor project

TEHRAN, Apr. 08 (MNA) – Russian President’s Special Aide has started a two-day visit to Tehran to discuss the North-South Corridor rail project with Iranian authorities.

By next month;

Iran, Russia to finalize Rasht-Astara railway completion deal

TEHRAN, Apr. 05 (MNA) – Iran and Russia will conclude the final agreement on completing the Rasht-Astara railway project by the end of next Iranian month (21 May 2023), a source familiar with the issue said.

Iran transport diplomacy through activating regional corridor

TEHRAN, Mar. 29 (MNA) – In 2022, Iran's Ministry of Roads and Urban Development's transport initiatives to complete and activate international transport corridors and increase transit through its territory had been both domestic and international.

Iran VP:

North-South Corridor to enhance level of Iran-Belarus ties

TEHRAN, Mar. 13 (MNA) – "The North-South Corridor is one of the potentials for cooperation between Iran and Belarus," according to Iranain first-vice president Mohammad Mokhber in a meeting with the visiting Belarusian president.

Deputy road minister:

Iran to complete Rasht-Astara railway in three years

TEHRAN, Jan. 20 (MNA) – Deputy Iranian road minister said that the Rasht-Astara, which is a part of the South-North Corridor will be completed in next three years.

IRISL to set up rep. offices in India to strengthen activity

TEHRAN, Nov. 11 (MNA) – In line with booming its shipping activities in North-South Corridor, the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL) will launch representative offices in various regions of India.

Iran, Belarus stress developing joint industrial productions

TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) –Iran Deputy Minister of Industry Alireza Payman-Pak and Deputy Minister of Industry of Belarus Dmitry Kharitonchik on Tuesday emphasized developing trade ties and also launching joint production line for industrial productions.

IRISL transited 27k containers via N-S Corridor in 4 months

TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) – The Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL) managed to transit 27,500 TEU containers through North-South Corridor in the first four months of the current year (from March 21 to July 22), regarded as unprecedented.

Tehran, Baku, Moscow to invest in Rasht-Astara railway

TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) – Iran, Azerbaijan, and Russia are going to invest in the construction of the Rasht-Astara Railroad project jointly which is in line with the implementation of the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC).

Roads min.:

Iran ready to ink contract with India on developing Chabahar

TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – Islamic Republic of Iran is ready to conclude a long-term contract with India aimed at developing strategic Chabahar Port.

Indian govt. committed to develop, equip Chabahar port: Min.

TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) – Indian government is committed to equip and develop Chabahar port and will make its utmost effort for turning the port into a regional and international hub in transit area.

In just two months:

IRISL transports over 3k tons transit cargo via N-S corridor

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL) in its latest report announced that it has transported more than 3,000 tons of shipments and 114 TEU containers through the North-South Corridor over the past two months.

1st train from Russia en route to India crosses Iran

TEHRAN, Jul. 12 (MNA) – Managing Director of Islamic Republic of Iran Railways (known as RAI), said that the first train that used the Iranian North-South transit railway linking Russia to India crossed Iranian territory en route to India.