Deputy Foreign Minister, has described the upcoming First Meeting of Governors of Caspian Littoral Provinces, to be hosted by Gilan Province, as a significant step toward deepening regional cooperation among the Caspian states. Tehran Times - Speaking on Sunday, Kazem Gharibabadi said the gathering will take place in the city of Rasht on November 17 and 18, following a resolution adopted at the Third Caspian Economic Forum held in Tehran in February 2024. The event will bring together governors from ten Caspian coastal provinces of Russia, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, and Turkmenistan, along with governors from Iran’s northern and southern provinces. Ambassadors and consuls general of the Islamic Republic of Iran in these four countries, as well as the ...

China's Ambassador to Iran, Zhong Pei Wu, has underscored Beijing's commitment to expanding economic cooperation with Iran, particularly highlighting the potential of Gilan Province. According to Baran Press, speaking during a meeting with the Governor of Gilan Province, Zhong stated that China's new five-year plan prioritizes developing high-quality partnerships with its allied nations. Ambassador Zhong identified Gilan's strengths in agriculture, transportation, and the maritime economy. He noted that the province's distinctive geography, natural beauty, and tourist attractions present opportunities for significant economic tourism between China and Iran. The Ambassador further elaborated those collaborative ventures between Chinese and Iranian ...

Alexei Overchuk lauded Iran’s role in advancing the Rasht–Astara railway, saying the trilateral project with Azerbaijan is setting the stage for deeper regional integration and faster trade flows across Eurasia. According to Baran Press, speaking to reporters on Tuesday during a visit to Iran’s border city of Astara, with the governor of Gilan, Russian Deputy Prime Minister said the project was advancing with “technical accuracy and strong coordination.” He commended Iran’s efforts to develop its transport network and said recent trilateral meetings had reviewed “notable progress” on the joint railway initiative. He concluded that the trilateral cooperation between Iran, Russia, and Azerbaijan would ensure sustainable development and ...