BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 19. Iran is seeking to launch a direct train route to China within the framework of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), the Director General of Commercialization and Associations Affairs Bureau at the Ministry of Roads and Urban Development Amin Taraffo told IRNA, Trend reports.
The director general noted that the mentioned route will contribute to further strengthening of relations among Iran and SCO member countries in the field of cargo transportation and transit. The starting line of the route will be China's Shanghai city.
Taraffo added that in order to simplify international transit and cargo transportation, as well as, exports and imports the necessary opportunities should be created and strengthened among the member countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.
“Along with the increase in trade ties, the potential of transit corridors will also increase. Hopefully, by taking a number of steps in Tehran in the next few days, conditions will be created to strengthen relations between Iran and SCO member countries and increase transit,” he said.
According to Taraffo, Iran has signed agreements on cargo transportation and transit with the member states of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), and the countries located on the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC).
Reportedly, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization currently has 12 members. Iran signed the memorandum of membership to this organization on September 15, 2022.