Iran’s Minister of Roads and Urban Development, Farzaneh Sadeq, has announced that Iran and Russia are set to sign a long-anticipated agreement next month on the construction of the Rasht–Astara railway, a strategic link within the International North–South Transport Corridor (INSTC).
The 162-kilometre route is expected to play a pivotal role in facilitating freight and cargo transit between countries in the region, reports Press TV, a partner of TV BRICS.
The signing comes as Tehran and Moscow begin implementing their 20-year Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty, originally signed by Presidents Masoud Pezeshkian and Vladimir Putin in January 2025.
Sadeq described the upcoming railway deal as a turning point for regional connectivity and an important step toward realising the goals of the INSTC. She emphasised that improved rail and road infrastructure would help facilitate Iran’s broader economic and diplomatic engagement with neighbouring and partner nations.
The minister also underlined that, despite ongoing sanctions and external pressures, Iran’s infrastructure and development projects continue to move forward, demonstrating the country’s resilience and commitment to regional cooperation through modern transport networks.
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