Silk Road

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.

A train from China's Zhengzhou is on its way to Tehran

TEHRAN, Aug. 23 (MNA) – A freight train is en route from Zhengzhou, China, to Tehran, signaling the fact that ancient trade routes still matter a lot, a report by local Iranian media has said.

Role of new Iran-China rail line in changing global order

TEHRAN, Jun. 02 (MNA) – A new commercial rail route linking China and Iran has officially launched with the arrival of the first cargo train from the eastern Chinese city of Xi’an at Aprin Dry Port near Tehran.

VP Mokhber:

Iran enjoys unique position in China’s New Silk Road project

TEHRAN, Nov. 05 (MNA) – Iran’s Vice President Mohammad Mokhber says the country has a “unique” position in China’s giant New Silk Road project, also known as the Belt and Road Initiative.

Iran becomes founding member of Silk Road tourism alliance

TEHRAN, Sep. 02 (MNA) –The Deputy Minister of the Iranian Ministry of Cultural Heritage announced Saturday that Iran has become a founding member of the International Tourism Alliance of Silk Road Cities.

Safari:

Asia, Africa, Latin America Iran priorities for economic coop

TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) – Neighboring countries, as well as Asian, African, and Latin American countries, are among the priorities of Iran for developing economic and commercial ties, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Diplomacy said.