TEHRAN - In a historic development, the first-ever rail transit route between India and Afghanistan via Iran has been inaugurated, marking a significant milestone in regional trade and connectivity. The inaugural freight train, carrying a shipment of oilseeds, successfully traversed this route and arrived in Afghanistan.

TEHRAN - Japan's Ambassador to Iran, Tsukada Tamaki, during a recent visit to the Qom Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture, underscored Japan's steadfast commitment to long-term cooperation with Iran, highlighting the nation's significant economic potential. He also expressed Japan's willingness to facilitate Iranian participation in the upcoming Expo 2025 Osaka.

TEHRAN - A 59-member trade delegation from the Republic of Kazakhstan is scheduled to visit Iran from February 15th to February 17th, according to the Deputy for International Affairs and Trade Development of the Tehran Chamber of Commerce.

A part of Iran's peaceful nuclear program, the first phase of the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant has generated 72 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity in the past 11 years. President Masoud Pezeshkian has now ordered the construction of the second and third phases of the plant.

TEHRAN - Malaysia is making a strong presence at the Tehran International Tourism Exhibition (TITE) 2025, reinforcing its commitment to expanding its tourism market in West Asia.

TEHRAN - In an interview with ILNA, the spokesperson for the Union of Exporters of Oil, Gas, and Petrochemical Products discussed the current situation regarding Iran's gas exports to Iraq amid recent news of changes in U.S. sanctions.

TEHRAN - The head of Iran's Trade Promotion Organization has emphasized the significant economic and cultural impact of tourism, stating that foreign currency brought in by international tourists plays a vital role in ensuring a country’s economic development.

TEHRAN - Georgia is positioning itself as a rising startup hub in the Caucasus region, with significant potential to become the focal point for startup activities, according to the President of the Iran-Georgia Chamber of Commerce, Seyedeh Fatemeh Moqimi. Speaking at a specialized gathering of business leaders, she highlighted the country's capacity to develop into a key hub in the region's entrepreneurial ecosystem.

TEHRAN - The Chairman of the Iran-Uzbekistan Joint Chamber of Commerce has announced the dispatch of a trade delegation in the construction industry to Uzbekistan, emphasizing that FATF restrictions are the greatest obstacle to trade between the two countries.

TEHRAN - Minister of Roads and Urban Development, who is in Geneva to attend the 87th session of the United Nations Committee on Inland Transport, met on Monday with the Secretary-General of the International Road Transport Union (IRU) to discuss the development of transit routes, strengthening transport cooperation, and expanding regional interactions.