Discussions are underway to establish a "Union of National Karate Federations of the Caspian Sea Countries" following consultations held during international competitions in Russia.

The head of Agricultural Organization in Gilan Province announced that the first “Gilan Agrofood” exhibition will take place from November 18 to 21 in Rasht, center city of the province, on the sidelines of the governors’ meeting of the Caspian Sea littoral states.

During a meeting with Mazandaran’s Governor General, Mehdi Younesi, the Russian delegation mentioned the Mazandaran free trade zone as a key factor in promoting bilateral trade.

Payam Shirali, a distinguished coach from Gilan, has been appointed as a member of the coaching committee for the Asian Sepaktakraw Federation (ASTAF). The appointment was formalized in a decree issued by ASTAF President Halim Kader.

Officials from Iran and Russia will finalize a contract on the completion of construction operation of Rasht - Astara Railroad next month, Iran's minister of roads and urban development said.

The upcoming international summit of governors from the Caspian coastal provinces presents a prime opportunity to showcase Gilan's investment potential, according to Dr. Younes Ranjkesh, Director General of Investment and Employment Coordination of Gilan Province.