26 July 2012
Iran said it is ready to invest in the construction of the Kyrgyz part of a railroad which is due to connect Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and China.
The issue was raised by Tehran's Ambassador to Bishkek Manouchehr Moradi on Wednesday, Fars News Agency reported.
Moradi said the agreement on the construction of the railroad link was made in a recent meeting in Afghanistan with representatives of all countries in attendance.
"Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan all share the view that building such a railroad is necessary," Moradi underscored.
In May, Minister of Roads and Urban Development Ali Nikzad voiced Tehran's willingness to take part in construction a railroad which is due to connect China, Tajikistan and Afghanistan.
The issue was raised by Nikzad in a meeting with Tajik Minister of Transport Nizom Hakimov in Tehran.
Iran is conducting the feasibility study for the construction of the Tajik section of a rail link that will connect Kashgar (China) and Herat (Afghanistan).
The railroad which is 392-kilometer long will connect Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and China, and will boost expansion of trade ties, increase exports and decrease transit costs among these countries and will facilitate transport of cargo and passenger in the region.
In addition to the rail link, Iran seeks other links with China and the Central Asia.
Iran said it is ready to invest in the construction of the Kyrgyz part of a railroad which is due to connect Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and China.
The issue was raised by Tehran's Ambassador to Bishkek Manouchehr Moradi on Wednesday, Fars News Agency reported.
Moradi said the agreement on the construction of the railroad link was made in a recent meeting in Afghanistan with representatives of all countries in attendance.
"Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan all share the view that building such a railroad is necessary," Moradi underscored.
In May, Minister of Roads and Urban Development Ali Nikzad voiced Tehran's willingness to take part in construction a railroad which is due to connect China, Tajikistan and Afghanistan.
The issue was raised by Nikzad in a meeting with Tajik Minister of Transport Nizom Hakimov in Tehran.
Iran is conducting the feasibility study for the construction of the Tajik section of a rail link that will connect Kashgar (China) and Herat (Afghanistan).
The railroad which is 392-kilometer long will connect Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and China, and will boost expansion of trade ties, increase exports and decrease transit costs among these countries and will facilitate transport of cargo and passenger in the region.
In addition to the rail link, Iran seeks other links with China and the Central Asia.
© Iran Daily 2012
