ALWAGHT- The inaugural freight train will depart from Iran for China on Sunday, with a ceremony featuring Mi’ad Salehi, CEO of the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways, as well as the Chinese, Kazakh, and Turkmen ambassadors to Iran.
Approximately 10 days ago, the first Chinese train arrived in Iran.
China’s Xi’an transit train journeyed to Iran to enhance the transfer of Chinese goods to West Asia and Europe.
The arrival of this Chinese transit train is expected to boost the market for Chinese products in Iran.
The train entered Iran after traveling through Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan, arriving at the Incheh Boroun Border Terminal within 10 days.
Iranian-Chinese relations have been strengthening in recent years, particularly following the proactive measures of the late Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi.
The 25-Year Strategic Partnership Agreement between Iran and China is expected to further enhance the bilateral relationship significantly.