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). According to Baran Press, Pezeshkian told Russian Deputy Prime Minister for Transport Vitaly Savelyev, that the Iranian government is committed to finalizing the strategic transport network connecting Russia to India through Iran. The Iranian president said that finishing the Rasht-Astara railway project in northern Iran, as an important part of the INSTC, was also a priority. “We will ensure timely land acquisition and provide necessary documentation as per the agreement,” he added. Savelyev reaffirmed Moscow’s commitment to the ...

With the order of the Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance, Mostafa Taati Moghaddam, has been appointed the Chairman of the Board of Directors and the Managing Director of the Azad Free Zone. Taati Moghaddam previously served as an advisor to the Minister of Roads and Urban Development, according to Baran Press. The First Vice President, approved Taati Moghaddam, Majid Fatehi and Mehdi Goldust as new members of the Anzali Free Zone's Board of Directors, yesterday. Mohammad Sajad Siahkar held the CEO position for the past year.   مصطفی طاعتی مقدم، مدیرعامل منطقه آزاد انزلی شد با حکم وزیر اقتصاد، مصطفی طاعتی مقدم، رییس هیات مدیره و مدیرعامل منطقه ...

Gilan Governor has criticized the Anzali Free Zone for insufficient communication and ineffective economic cooperation with Eurasian and Caspian Sea littoral states within key international trade corridors. During a recent visit to the Anzali Free Zone, Hadi Haghshenas highlighted the zone's significant potential, calling it a "golden piece" for Iran, according to Baran Press. However, he expressed concern over the lack of engagement with neighboring countries. The managing director of the Anzali Free Zone acknowledged a seven percent decrease in the volume and number of ships entering the Caspian Port Complex. He attributed this decline to factors such as the removal of support packages from China and Kazakhstan, as well as increased transportation ...