North-South Transport Corridor

Iran, Azerbaijan stress expanding transit, transport coop.

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – Officials from Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan have emphasized the need for expanding and developing cooperation in the fields of transit and transport.

Transit routes guarantee regional security: Pres. Pezeshkian

TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian says Iran is firmly committed to accelerating the implementation of vital transport infrastructure projects, stressing that corridors will guarantee the security of all regional countries.

Arta Rail bolsters rail freight, multimodal logistics in CA

TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) – Central Asia has become one of the most important transit corridors connecting the Middle East, CIS countries, and international markets and Arta Rail strengthens rail freight and multimodal logistics in the Central Asia.

Iran sees surge in China-Europe rail traffic after new deal

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Iran’s rail authority says 40 trains from China have entered the country this year—compared to just seven over the previous seven years—following a major six-country transit alignment.

Iran road minister:

Two important railway projects to be completed by yearend

TEHRAN, Nov. 29 (MNA) – Iran's Minister of Roads and Urban Development says that two important railway projects will be completed by the end of the year in the Iranian calendar.

Iran, Russia, Azerbaijan ink deal on North-South Corridor

TEHRAN, Nov. 29 (MNA) – Iran, Russia, and Azerbaijan have signed a new trilateral agreement in Baku to expand the western route of the International North–South Transport Corridor.

Roads min.:

Iran prioritizes operationalization of North-South Corridor

TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) – The Minister of Roads and Urban Development says that Iran pays serious attention to the completion of the construction of the Astara-Rasht railway, which is part of International North-South Corridor despite the sanctions.

Iran prioritizes completion of Rasht-Astara Railway: Minister

TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) – Iran is paying special attention to the construction of the Rasht-Astara railway in the north of the country, Iran's Minister of Roads and Urban Development says.

Iran, Azerbaijan discuss expansion of transport coop.

TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) – The officials of Iran and Azerbaijan reviewed the progress of joint projects under the International North–South Transport Corridor during an official meeting in Baku.

Iran, Azerbaijan, Russia hold trilateral meeting in Baku

TEHRAN, Oct. 13 (MNA) – A high-level trilateral meeting between officials from Iran, Azerbaijan and Russia was held in Baku, focusing on expanding cooperation in the fields of trade, economy, transport, and energy.

Roads Minister:

Iran, Kazakhstan agree to accelerate corridor development

TEHRAN, Aug. 06 (MNA) – Sadegh underscored the importance of accelerating transit projects and highlighted the eastern branch of the North-South transit corridor spearheaded by Kazakhstan in cooperation with regional countries.

China–Iran game-changer railway gains momentum: report

TEHRAN, May 26 (MNA) – A Russian media outlet has published a report on the China-Iran railway project, describing it as a game-changer that challenges the US sanctions.

Tehran, Doha eye expanding coop. in transportation field

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – Iranian and Qatari transport officials emphasized the need for expanding and enhancing cooperation in the field of transport.

Iran’s rail transit reaches 5 million tons in one year: CEO

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – The chief executive of the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways has put the volume of the country's rail transit in the previous Iranian calendar year (ended March 20, 2025) at five million tons.

Iran’s roads minister:

Iran, Russia target to transit 10 mln tons of goods via INSTC

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – Iran and Russia are targeting for transiting 10 million tons of goods through the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC).

Pres. Pezeshkian:

Iran determined to operationalize north-south corridor

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says that his administration is resolved to complete the construction operation of the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC).

Pakistan-Russia rail link set to launch test cargo train: min

TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – Pakistan's Minister of Energy has announced a trial launch of freight trains from Russia to Pakistan via the North-South Corridor, through Azerbaijan and Iran, in March 2025.

Iran emphasizes strengthening rail coop. among SCO members

TEHRAN, Nov. 30 (MNA) – The CEO of Islamic Republic of Iran Railways Jabbar-Ali Zakeri has stressed the importance of enhanced rail, transit, and logistical cooperation among member states of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).

Iran, Russia call for developing North-South Corridor

TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – The CEO of Iran Railways, known as RAI, Jabbar Ali Zakeri, and his Russian counterpart Oleg Belozerov have emphasized enhancing cooperation on the North-South Corridor development.

Iran, Russia hold talk to complete N-S transport corridors

TEHRAN, Sep. 17 (MNA) – Officials from Iran and the Russian Federation discussed regarding the completion of construction operation of the Noth-South railway and transportation corridors.

Ahmadian calls for increasing Iran-Russia transport projects

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – In a meeting Russian president's aid, the Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council emphasized on implementing transport projects and corridors between Iran and Russia.

Hemmati:

Iran, Russia determined to implement the North-South Corridor

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – Iran and Russia are determined to implement the North-South Corridor as soon as possible, the Iranian Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance says.

Iran, Russia stress deepening coop. on transport corridors

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – Chief of Staff and Deputy Commander of the Iranian Army Force for Coordination Affairs Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari met and held talks with Alexander Fomin , Deputy Minister of Defense of Russia during his visit to China.

Iran to join developing eastern route of North-South corridor

TEHRAN, Jul. 20 (MNA) – Iran, Russia, Kazakhstan, and Turkmenistan have signed a roadmap on synchronically developing the potential of the eastern route of the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC).

Mokhber:

North-South Corridor to boost Iran, Kazakhstan ties

TEHRAN, Jul. 02 (MNA) – The establishment of the North-South Corridor has a great impact on the promotion of cooperation between Iran and Kazakhstan, as well as other countries in the region.

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).