He noted that technical surveys on the Rasht-Astara railway have been carried out. The project is supported by the government.
Salari added that that the Astara-Astara railway is the most important joint project of Azerbaijan and Iran, and therefore special attention is paid to eliminate the obstacles on this matter.
The Astara-Astara railway will facilitate movements between Persian Gulf, the Caspian countries and the Central Asia, Salari said.
He stressed that this railway will significantly decrease the transportation expenses.
