Tehran: Kazakhstan’s ambassador to Tehran, Ontalap Onalbayev, has declared Iran’s rail corridor as the safest and shortest route for cargo transfer to the high seas. This assertion was made during a meeting with Jabbar Ali Zakeri, the CEO of the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, the Kazakh envoy emphasized the importance of holding meetings between officials from Kazakhstan and Iran to achieve the mutually set objectives. The discussions aim to enhance cooperation and optimize the usage of the rail corridor for cargo transport.

During the meeting, Zakeri highlighted that Iran has the capacity to transfer five million tons of cargo annually through its rail corridor. He mentioned that both countries are committed to reaching this target within the next five years. Additionally, Zakeri noted Iran’s readiness to increase freight transportation through its ports, further bolstering the rail corridor’s capabilities.