Kazakh Ambassador: Iran’s Rail Corridor is the Safest Route for Cargo Transfer

Iran’s Rail Corridor

Tehran, The Gulf Observer: Kazakhstan’s Ambassador to Tehran, Ontalap Onalbayev, has highlighted Iran’s rail corridor as the safest and shortest route for cargo transport to the high seas.

During a meeting with the CEO of the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways, Jabbar Ali Zakeri, Onalbayev emphasized the need for closer cooperation and high-level meetings between officials of both countries to achieve mutual trade and logistics goals, according to a press release by the Iranian railways company.

Zakeri stated that Iran possesses the capacity to transfer five million tons of cargo annually via its rail corridor. He affirmed that both nations are committed to reaching this target within the next five years. Additionally, he reiterated Iran’s readiness to enhance freight transportation through its ports, strengthening its position as a key transit hub for regional trade.