Azerbaijan, Russia and Iran discussed development of North-South international transport corridor

Azerbaijan, Russia and Iran discussed development of North-South international transport corridor


On October 13, Deputy Prime Minister of Azerbaijan Shahin Mustafayev met with Iran’s Minister of Roads and Urban Development, Farzaneh Sadegh, Azerbaijani media reports.
 
The meeting highlighted mutual satisfaction with the comprehensive development of Azerbaijan–Iran relations.
 
The sides exchanged views on key issues of mutually beneficial cooperation, particularly in the areas of transport and transit, energy, customs, and other sectors.
 
The parties reviewed current priorities related to the expansion of the International North–South Transport Corridor (INSTC).
 
It was noted that cargo volume along the INSTC increased by 8.3% year-on-year (YoY) in the first nine months of 2025, with 10.4% attributed to road transport and 2% to rail.
 
The importance of coordinated infrastructure development along the corridor and ensuring sustained growth in freight traffic was emphasized. In this context, the completion of the South Cargo Terminal was highlighted as a key milestone.
 
The sides also discussed necessary measures to fully operationalize the newly constructed road bridge over the Astarachay River.
 
Additionally, both parties underscored the significance of the Azerbaijan–Iran–Russia trilateral meeting held in Baku, noting its potential to further strengthen trade, economic, transport, and energy ties among the three countries.

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