Dr. Hadi Haqshenas, has underscored the strategic importance of the Astara Special Economic Port in fostering foreign trade and cargo transit.

A regional summit of governors from four Caspian Sea nations will be hosted in Gilan Province, announced Governor Hadi Haghshenas.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian conducted a one-day visit to Gilan Province on Monday, July 7, 2025, focusing on assessing regional development and infrastructure.

An Azerbaijan Airlines Airbus A320 made an emergency landing at Rasht International Airport on Tuesday after a pilgrim returning from Hajj suffered a medical emergency during the flight.

Gilan Governor Hadi Haghshenas met with Mojtaba Damirchilu, the newly appointed Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Azerbaijan, on Monday to discuss the importance of relations between the two nations.

On Monday, May 12, 2025, Spokesperson for the Iranian Government arrived in the Anzali Free Zone, and received an official welcome from the Governor of Gilan and the CEO of the Anzali Free Zone.

The Governor of Gilan province has announced the start of exploratory drilling for oil in the Caspian Sea, calling it a "historic and strategic" move for Iran.

On the eve of the Iranian President's visit to the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Governor of Gilan Province met with Azerbaijani Ambassador to Iran, Ali Ali-zadeh, to discuss strengthening bilateral relations.