Iran expands rail routes to China, targets higher-value exports: TPO

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Iran is expanding its railway routes to China and aiming to boost higher-value exports amid challenges. Discussions include leveraging the Yazd Dry Port to facilitate goods transit to China.

TEHRAN- At a press conference, Amir Roshanbakhsh Ghanbari, deputy for international business development at Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO), said Iran is negotiating with China to develop rail routes for goods transit, with part of Iranian cargo already moving to China via Yazd Dry Port. He said transport is a fundamental trade issue and current conditions impose restrictions.