BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 22. Improving the infrastructure of border customs and terminals between Iran and Türkiye, and simplifying regulations for crossing through customs and terminals is one of the priority programs, said Iran's Minister of Roads and Urban Development Mehrad Bazrpash, Trend reports.
He made the remark at the official opening ceremony of the Razi border terminal in Iran’s West Azerbaijan Province on the border with Türkiye on June 22.
The minister noted that the Ministry of Roads and Urban Development invites investors to participate in projects on all airports, ports, roads and railways of Iran.
Bazrpash also added that Iran is seeking to use various opportunities in the development of its all transit infrastructures. In the field of transit, Iran intends to create the necessary interest for neighboring countries to use its transit opportunities.
On June 22, the new building of the Razi border terminal in Iran’s West Azerbaijan Province on the border with Türkiye was officially put into use. Overall, 3 trillion rials (about $71.4 million) has been spent on the construction of the border terminal with an area of 8,000 square meters.
As the working hours of the Razi border terminal are 24 hours, the crossing of passengers via this terminal has decreased from 3 hours to 15 minutes. In the near future, it is expected that transit and export of products will be started through this terminal.
The Razi border terminal is located at the Razi-Kapıköy customs point on the border between Iran and Türkiye.
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