Expanding Transit Cooperation
Iran and Azerbaijan Discuss Expanding Regional Transit and Energy Cooperation Frameworks
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Shahin Mustafayev is Azerbaijan’s deputy prime minister and co-chair of the Azerbaijan-Iran Joint Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation, while Farzaneh Sadegh heads the Iranian side of the joint economic commission.
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Sadegh attributed the positive trajectory in Tehran-Baku relations to the will of both countries’ presidents and close interaction among officials at different levels.
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Mustafayev praised Iran’s transport ministry and government for their professional response to infrastructure damage and for their determination to restore and keep transit corridors operational.
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The reports describe the damage to Iran’s transport network in more specific terms as resulting from what Iranian state-linked outlets called the “recent US-Israeli war of aggression against Iran,” rather than referring only to unspecified regional tensions.
Iran and Azerbaijan are moving to rebuild and expand their transit and energy ties after recent regional tensions damaged key infrastructure. Tehran Times reported that Transport Minister Farzaneh Sadegh and Azerbaijani Deputy Prime Minister Shahin Mustafayev discussed joint committees to follow up on agreements covering gas, electricity, and transportation during a telephone call.
Sadegh said Iran is prioritizing restoration of damaged transport routes while pushing ahead with infrastructure projects. Mustafayev noted that Azerbaijan has completed its railway line to Aghband. Finishing the connecting section in Iran would significantly boost regional freight and transit capacity, he added.Tehran Times
Recent Damage Spurs Infrastructure Repair Push
Iran's transport network suffered damage during what Tehran Times described as the recent U.S.-Israeli conflict. Sadegh told officials that restoring these corridors is now a top priority. She praised both nations' commitment to keeping transit routes operational despite the disruptions and ongoing regional tensions.
Azerbaijan Railway Completion Nears Final Link
Azerbaijan has finished its section of a key railway line extending to the Aghband area, Tehran Times reported. The remaining work sits on the Iranian side. Once complete, the connecting line will dramatically increase freight movement and regional trade capacity, officials said. Both nations view it as critical infrastructure.
Joint Committees to Drive Energy and Transit Plans
Sadegh and Mustafayev called for dedicated joint committees to oversee follow-up work on bilateral agreements covering gas, electricity, and transportation. Tehran Times said the officials emphasized the importance of high-level consultations going forward. They credited both presidents' political will for the positive direction of Tehran-Baku relations.
Strategic Cooperation Deepens Amid Regional Change
Both officials reaffirmed their commitment to deeper strategic and economic ties. Sadegh attributed improved relations to strong presidential leadership and close coordination between officials at all levels. Mustafayev praised Iran's transport ministry for its professional response to infrastructure damage and determination to keep corridors running.
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