Iran, Uzbekistan to expand railway cooperation

Tehran, Oct 28, IRNA Managing Director of the Islamic Republic Railways Hassan Ziari said
in a meeting with his Uzbek counterpart that cooperation between the
two countries will further expand in the field.

According to a report by the Public Relations Department of the
entity, he referred to the significance of railway link between the
two states and said that development of railway network between Iran,
Afghanistan and Uzbekistan will facilitate Uzbekistan's access to the
Persian Gulf waters.

Rahmatov, for his part said that his country is keen to promote
cooperation with Iran in the field.

The two officials met on Tuesday to review development of railway cooperation.


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