North-South Transport Corridor

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).

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.