Minister of Roads and Urban Development

Iran's road transit soared to 14 million tons in 2023

TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) – An official with the Iranian road ministry said that 14,750,000 tons freights transited through Iran's territory by the Iranian and foreign fleets in 2023 that is the highest record over the past years

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18 mn passengers used public transport during Nowruz

TEHRAN, Apr. 08 (MNA) – More than 18 million passengers used public transport during 23 days of Nowruz holidays between March 14 to April 5, 2024.

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Second track of Qazvin-Zanjan railway to be operational

TEHRAN, Jan. 07 (MNA) – As part of the East-West transport corridor in Iran, the second track of the Qazvin-Zanjan Railway will be completed in 2024, after eight years since the project was started.

Iran achievements showcased at 7th exhibition of transport

TEHRAN, Dec. 19 (MNA) – Three transport MoUs signed with the knowledge-based companies during the 7th exhibition of transportation, logistics and related industries ongoing in Tehran.

Minister terms Turkmenistan as Iran’s strategic partner

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – The Iranian minister of roads and urban development has described Turkmenistan as a strategic partner for Iran and called for taking a key step towards further bilateral relations between the two countries.

Iran hails growing exchanges with Turkmenistan

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Roads and Urban Development Mehrdad Bazrpash has expressed satisfaction with the rising level of trade and transit exchanges between Iran and Turkmenistan.

Leader forwards general policies of sea-centered development

TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei submitted the general policies of sea-centered development based on Clause 1 in Article 110 of the Constitution and after consultation with the Expediency Council.

Iran, Syria follow up on bilateral agreements

TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) – Iran's Minister of Roads and Urban Development Mehrdad Bazrpash and Syrian Minister of Economy and Foreign Trade Mohammad Samer al-Khalil reviewed the agreements reached during the visit of Iran's President to Damascus.

2nd phase of Tehran-North Freeway inaugurated

TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) – The project of the 2nd section of the Tehran-North Freeway was put into operation in the presence of Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi.

Iran, Persian Gulf countries discuss closer ties

TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – Iran's minister of roads and urban development met with senior officials of the Persian Gulf countries during his visit to the UAE.

Iran, Syria to strengthen banking, transport ties

TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) – Iran's Minister of Roads and Urban Development has paid a two-day visit to Syria to discuss expanding economic ties and facilitate banking and commercial transactions with officials of this country.

Iran, Russia discuss expansion of transportation coop.

TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) – The Russian President’s Special Aide discussed the expansion of transportation cooperation between Tehran and Moscow with Iran's Minister of Roads and Urban Development.

UN-Habitat willing to develop roadmap for coop. with Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – The Executive Director of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), Maimunah Mohd Sharif says that the UN-Habitat is willing to develop the roadmap for a long-term partnership with Iran.

Mehrdad Bazrpash appointed as Iran's new road minister

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – Mehrdad Bazrpash was appointed as Iran's Minister of Roads and Urban Development on Wednesday after receiving votes of confidence from Iranian parliament members.

Iran, Iraq-Syria joint railway discussed by ministers

TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) – A shared railway among Iran and Iraq -Syria were discussed in the meeting between Iranian and Syrian road minister on Thursday.

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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.

Iran, Pakistan to boost trade cooperation: road minister

TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) – Iran's Minister of Roads and Urban Development Rostam Ghasemi said that Iran and Pakistan will witness a development in trade relations with the implementation of the clearing mechanism.

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Iran calls for setting up joint technical consortia with CIS

TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (MNA) – Iran’s Minister of Roads and Urban Development called for establishing joint technical and engineering consortia with the Commonwealth Independent States (CIS).

Iran’s volume of rail transit hits 1.9mn tons last year

TEHRAN, Aug. 02 (MNA) – Director-General of Commercialization Office of the Ministry of Roads and Urban Development Amin Tarfa put the volume of rail transit in the country at 1.9 million tons last year in 1400 (from Mar. 21, 2021 to Mar. 0, 2022).

Iran to finalize National Urban Policy

TEHRAN, Jul. 02 (MNA) – Iran's Minister of Roads and Urban Development attending the eleventh session of the World Urban Forum (WUF11) in Poland informed of the finalization of NUP in Iran before long.

Turkmenistan president arrives in Iran for bilateral talks

TEHRAN, Jun. 14 (MNA) – President of Turkmenistan Serdar Gurbangulyýewiç Berdimuhamedow arrived in Iranian capital of Tehran on Tuesday evening at the head of a high-ranking political and economic delegation.

Iran calls for tariff reduction among TRACECA members

TEHRAN, Jun. 14 (MNA) – The Iranian Minister of Roads and Urban Development has called for boosting transport cooperation with the regional states, voicing Iran's readiness to increase transit volume and decrease the tariff among TRACECA members.

Headlines of Iran’s Persian dailies on May 25

TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) – Mehr News agency takes a look at headlines of Iran’s Persian-language dailies on Wednesday, May 25.

Tourist flights to be launched between Iran, Oman: min.

TEHRAN, May 23 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Roads and Urban Development announced the launch of tourist flights with the aim of transporting Omani tourists to tourist attraction centers of Iran.  

Iran-Azerbaijan border bridge to be ready in 6 months

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Roads and Urban Development said that construction of bridge on AstaraChai river between Iran and Republic of Azerbaijan would be put into operation within the next six months.

Iran, Armenia hold talks on transportation cooperation

TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – The Iranian Minister of Roads and Urban Development says he has held talks with his Armenian counterpart on developing transporting cooperation between the two countries as part of the north-south transit corridor (INSTC).

Iran, Russia to develop transport ties

TEHRAN, Apr. 27 (MNA) – Iran and Russia are scheduled to sign transport and transit agreements, including the activation of the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) and the development of maritime, air, and rail cooperation.

Iran, Qatar ministers make arrangements for World Cup 2022

TEHRAN, Apr. 10 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Roads and Urban Development Rostam Ghasemi met and held talks with his Qatari counterpart, Jassim bin Saif Al Sulaiti, on Kish Island on Sunday.