Pakistan and Iran have decided to resume the Islamabad–Tehran–Istanbul freight train service in December this year.
This agreement was reached at a meeting between Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi and Iranian Minister of Roads and Urban Development Farzaneh Sadegh in Islamabad on Friday.
Besides, both sides discussed plans to connect the Chabahar and Gwadar ports via rail or road, aiming to enhance regional trade and logistics.
A coordination mechanism was also agreed upon to strengthen connectivity between the two countries.
It was further decided that the upgrade of the Quetta–Taftan railway section will begin next year.
Hanif Abbasi said efforts are underway to reinforce the freight transport system from Karachi Port. He added that work will soon commence on the 884-kilometer Rohri–Nokundi section.
Iranian Minister Farzaneh Sadegh highlighted that Central Asian countries are increasingly accessing global markets through Iran. She emphasized that Pakistan and Iran are playing a pivotal role in linking China to Europe.
