North-South Corridor

Iran committed to finishing North–South corridor: Pezeshkian

Tehran, IRNA - Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has emphasized his government’s commitment to enhancing bilateral relations with Russia and expediting the completion of the International North–South Transport Corridor (INSTC).
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Russia-Pakistan freight train project via Iran to be piloted: Pakistani minister

Islamabad, IRNA - 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.
21 days ago
Iran, Russia call for developing North-South Corridor

Tehran, IRNA - The CEO of the Islamic Republic 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.
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North-South corridor ‘strategic’ for entire region: Iran

Tehran, IRNA- Iran’s Vice President Mohammad Mokhber has said the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) and the development of southern Iranian ports play an “important and strategic role” for the entire region.
9 months ago
Iran, Russia say to expedite railway projects in North-South corridor

Tehran, IRNA - Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber says the Islamic Republic is taking “preliminary steps” to promptly begin construction work on joint railway projects with Russia as part of the International North–South Transport Corridor (INSTC).
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Iran, Russia sign $1.6bn contract to build Rasht-Astara railway

Tehran, IRNA – Islamic Republic of Iran and Russia have signed an agreement worth $1.6 billion to build the Rasht-Astara railway, a project in northern Iran which will be key to transit of cargo through the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC).
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Russia’s 3rd consignment to India reaches southern Iranian port

Bandar Abbas, IRNA – Russia’s third transit train destined for India arrived here in this southern Iranian port, a provincial official announced on Wednesday.
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Freight trains from Russia to arrive in Iran soon: Official

Tehran, IRNA - Head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways (RAI) Miad Salehi said on Monday that around five more trains have been loaded from Russia and are traveling along the way to Iran, which is a promising transit issue for the country.
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Russia determined to help complete Iran’s north-south corridor

Tehran, IRNA – A senior local Russian official said that his country was determined to help Iran complete its part of International North-South Transit Corridor due to the pathway's importance in Eurasia trade.
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Iran kicks off pilot transit via North-South Corridor

Tehran, IRNA – The Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL) has initiated multi-sided transit of goods from Russia to India via the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) for the first time.
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Persian Gulf-Black Sea Corridor diversifies Iran's transport options

Tehran, IRNA - Iran is seeking to initiate a new strategic transport corridor through an agreement with Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, Bulgaria, and Greece to link the Indian Ocean and East Asia to Europe.
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Russian official stresses importance of north-south corridor for Iran, Russia

Moscow, IRNA – Chairman of Russian-Iranian Business Council (RIDS) Vladimir Obydenov said on Monday that the north-south corridor constituted the backbone of the EAEU and Iran development and was of vital significance for Tehran and Moscow.
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Iran, Georgia discuss Persian Gulf-Black Sea corridor

Tehran, IRNA – A senior official in Iran's Road Maintenance and Transportation Organization said on Tuesday that Iran and Georgia were holding talks to solve transportation issues and accelerate signing the agreement to create the Persian Gulf-Black Sea corridor.
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Iran, Armenia agreed to keep Caucasus transit route open

Tabriz, IRNA – Iran’s Deputy Minister of Road and Urbanization Kheyrollah Khademi said that Iranian and Armenian officials have held effective meetings, agreeing to keep the Caucasus transit route open.
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First container shipment from Finland arrives in Iran

Tehran, IRNA – The first container shipment from Finland crossed three rail borders into Iran's Astara border on Wednesday to reach India by crossing the North-South Corridor.
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North-South Corridor an alternative for Suez Canal: Iran envoy

Moscow, March 28, IRNA – Iran's Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali said on Sunday that the necessity of completing the International North–South Transport Corridor (INSTC) has once again been highlighted by the large container ship blocking Suez Canal, resulting in over 9 billion dollars of daily loss for the global economy.
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North-South Corridor, golden path to thrive Iran economy

Moscow, Feb 1, IRNA - An international railway, named North-South Corridor, which connects Russia and eastern Europe to India and China through Iran, is considered as a project to thrive the Iranian economy.
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