In a novel initiative coinciding with Iran's National Transportation Day (December 16th), Gilan Governor Hadi Haghshenas arranged for Minister of Labour Ahmad Meydari to experience a taxi ride from the airport during a visit to the province.

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.

Governor General of Gilan, Hadi Haghshenas has censured a provincial official for insulting journalists and dismiss him.

 Andrey Vadov, Consul General of the Russian Federation in Rasht, met with Gilan Governor Hadi Haghshenas on Saturday.