Rail transportation is one of the most important infrastructures for the progress of our Iran.
In a message to the 19th International Conference on Rail Transportation, the President of the Republic of Iran referred to the development of the railways as an investment in the economic future and well-being of society and stated: The progress of our great Iran needs infrastructures that support economic growth, preserve national resources and improve the quality of life of the people. Rail transportation is one of the most important infrastructures that can help strengthen production, develop trade, and increase the competitiveness of the country's economy by connecting production centers to local and international markets, reducing transportation costs, and increasing transportation safety and stability.
Emphasizing the importance of an efficient and competitive network of transportation and logistics infrastructure in turning the country's geographic location into a sustainable advantage, the president added: completing rail corridors, connecting ports and production centers to the network and expanding cooperation with neighboring countries can improve Iran's position in regional transition and form a basis for increasing commercial and stable exchange earnings.
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