TEHRAN – The second international Silk Road rally, currently traversing the route from Türkiye to Mongolia, has reached Tehran, the capital of Iran, after passing through several provinces.

This international event, which began on Tuesday in Istanbul, includes 23 participants from France, Italy, Belgium, Türkiye, and Germany, traveling in 10 cars, as taci.ir reported.

Participants of this year’s Silk Road rally entered Iran on Thursday through the Bazargan border crossing in West Azerbaijan province. By Friday evening, they had traveled through the provinces of East Azerbaijan, Zanjan, Qazvin, and Alborz before arriving in Tehran.

The globetrotters paid visits to a number of places of interest across Tehran, including museum of historical cars of Iran, and the grand bazaar.

Nadir Sarin, who is leading the group, shared that this is his fifth visit to Iran. Reflecting on last year’s positive experience in the Silk Road rally and travel to Iran, he stated that, “We included the country in our itinerary once again, confident in the warm hospitality of the Iranian people.”

He described the Iranian people as hospitable and kind, noting that there is a lack of accurate knowledge about Iran in Europe and some other countries. Sarin emphasized the need for more cultural and tourism initiatives to better introduce Iran, a country with thousands of years of history.

“The purpose of this rally is to promote a deeper understanding of the history and attractions along the Silk Road, as well as to foster peace, friendship, and unity among different nations and governments,” Sarin brought to light.

Other participants also praised the hospitality and warmth of the Iranian people, as well as the delicious local cuisine and unique products such as saffron and pistachios.

After their stay in Tehran, the group will continue their journey through the provinces of Mazandaran, Golestan, North Khorasan, and Khorasan Razavi, exploring natural and historical attractions along the way.

The participants spend five days in Iran, and on Monday, they will exit the country via the Bajgiran border in Khorasan Razavi, heading towards Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and finally Mongolia.
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