Iran and Azerbaijan are ready to expand cooperation in the area of transit, Mehr reported.

During his visit to Baku, Iranian Roads and Urban Development Minister Rostam Ghasemi said the main purpose of his visit was to discuss Azerbaijan's transit through Iran to Nakhijevan. He said it is hoped that the two countries will sign agreements and memorandums of understanding (MoUs) at the 15th meeting of the Iran-Azerbaijan Joint Economic Commission. "It is planned that Azerbaijani trucks will cross Iranian territory for transit towards Nakhijevan," he said.

The roads and urban development minister also plans to hold talks with the Azerbaijani side to re-launch the Nakhijevan-Mashhad train. Improvement of cooperation between Iran and Azerbaijan in road transportation and re-launch of Nakhijevan-Mashhad-Nakhijevan passenger trains will also be the main topic of discussion between the officials of the two countries.

The implementation of several projects like Rasht-Astara railway will also be topics of discussion between the Iranian Minister of Roads and Azerbaijani officials.

In addition, the officials of the two countries will also discuss the development of mutual cooperation in the field of shipbuilding, launching joint container lines, etc.