Armenian envoy stresses expansion of Iran-Armenia rail, trade ties

Tehran, IRNA – Armenian Ambassador to Iran Grigor Hakobyan has stressed the expansion of railway and trade cooperation between Tehran and Yerevan, saying linking the two countries’ rail networks would give Armenia access to southern international waters and diversify Iran’s routes to Europe.

Hakobyan made the remarks in a meeting with Jabar Ali Zakeri, deputy minister of roads and urban development and CEO of Iran Railways.

The two sides discussed the railway infrastructure of Iran and Armenia and opportunities for expanding regional transport and economic ties.

Zakeri underscored the need for greater Armenian participation in regional transit routes, particularly the International North-South Transport Corridor, saying Armenia can help boost regional rail transit.

The railway link between Iran and Armenia through Syunik is among the infrastructure projects being pursued by Tehran and Yerevan to expand trade and regional transit.