TEHRAN - Iran and Turkey play a fundamental role in regional transit and freight transportation as the bridge between East and West, Iranian Minister of Transport and Urban Development Farzaneh Sadegh said at an event organized in Tehran on October 29 on the occasion of Turkey's Republic Day.

According to her, the geographical position of Iran and Turkey acts as a link between Asia and Europe, opening up a priceless chance to boost regional and international freight and transit networks.

Sadegh noted that collaboration between Iran and Turkey across all domains will bolster peace and stability in the region.

Iran consistently endeavors to enhance its connections with Turkey across political, economic, cultural, scientific, and security fields, she said.

The minister considered the recent meetings between the high officials of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Turkey as an expression of the good political relations and the strong will of the two countries to develop cooperation.

While emphasizing the readiness of the Ministry of Transport and Urban Development, as the Iranian chairman of the Iran-Turkey Joint Economic Committee, to benefit from all available capacities in order to develop bilateral relations, she wished the two great nations of Iran and Turkey, health, prosperity, happiness, security and progress.

To note, during seven months of the current Iranian year (from March 20 through October 21, 2024), more than 13.2 million tons of cargo were transited through Iran.

Transit via Iran increased by 42 percent during seven months compared to the same period last year (from March 21 through October 22, 2023).

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Photo: Iranian Transport Minister Farzaneh Sadegh (R) and Turkish Ambassador to Tehran Hicabi Kirlangiç attend an event held on the occasion of Turkey's Republic Day in Tehran on October 29.