Iran-Afghanistan Railway to Boost Mutual Trade: Minister
The Iranian minister of roads and transportation says the newly-inaugurated railroad linking the Iranian city of Khaf to Herat in Afghanistan will boost the two countries’ economic status both in the region and in the world.
Iran, Afghanistan Open Major Cross-Border Railway
Iran and Afghanistan have inaugurated a railway project connecting the Iranian city of Khaf to Herat in the other country.
Khaf-Herat Railway to Link Afghanistan to Europe through Iran
The project to connect the Iranian city of Khaf to Herat in Afghanistan via a rail link is part of Tehran’s efforts to expand its rail network and connect it to those of its neighbouring countries.
Iran’s First Consignment of Exports Arrives in Afghanistan via Rail
Iran’s first consignment of exports has arrived in Afghanistan via the Herat-Khaf railway, and was warmly welcomed by Afghans.
Iran Urges Closer Transport Ties among ESCAP Member States
Iran has called for closer transport cooperation among member states of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP).
Iran Key Transit Route as 1,400 Flights Pass through Iranian Skies Daily: Rouhani
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says some 1,400 flights pass through the skies over Iran daily, which indicates the significance of the country as a major air transit route.
Karabakh Truce Deal Not to Change Iran-Armenia Transit Routes: Official
Iran has rejected rumours about the consequences of the ceasefire agreement between Armenia and the Azerbaijan Republic, saying no change will take place in the Iran’s transit routes toward either of the two countries.
Iran-Afghanistan Railway to Open in Coming Days: President
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has unveiled plans for the opening of a long-awaited railway linking Iran’s Khaf to Afghanistan’s Herat, saying the new route would promote trade cooperation between the two neighbours.
Plane Carrying Live Sheep Makes Emergency Landing in Iran
A Boeing-747 cargo plane carrying live sheep has made an emergency landing in Iran after experiencing technical difficulties.
Iran Urges Expedition of Trade with Neighbouring Countries
The Iranian president has instructed relevant authorities to set up a working group immediately to remove bureaucratic obstacles to trade and economic relations with neighbouring countries.
