Türkiye, Iran discuss transport cooperation at Logitrans 2026
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Representatives of Türkiye and the Islamic Republic of Iran met in Istanbul during the Logitrans 2026 International Transport and Logistics Exhibition to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in road transportation and improve transit operations between the two neighboring countries.
The meeting brought together Alper Özel, President of the International Transporters' Association (UND), and Peyman Senendeci, Chairman of the Transportation Commission of the Tehran Chamber of Commerce.
The two sides exchanged views on road freight transport between Türkiye and the Islamic Republic of Iran, reviewed challenges affecting transit crossings and discussed opportunities to enhance cooperation in the transportation and logistics sectors.
Transport challenges discussed
During the meeting, Senendeci stressed the need to strengthen cooperation between transport and logistics institutions in the two countries.
He said existing obstacles facing transportation activities could be addressed through closer coordination, joint initiatives and continued dialogue between the relevant institutions.
Senendeci also emphasized that improving transport connectivity would contribute to facilitating trade and strengthening economic relations between the neighboring countries.
Cooperation to facilitate trade
UND President Alper Özel said expanding transportation cooperation between Türkiye and the Islamic Republic of Iran is of strategic importance for regional trade.
He reaffirmed the association's readiness to work jointly on facilitating freight movements, accelerating transit procedures and resolving challenges faced by the transport sector.
The two sides agreed that enhanced cooperation in logistics and transportation would make a positive contribution to regional trade by improving transit efficiency and strengthening commercial connectivity.
The meeting was held on the sidelines of Logitrans 2026, one of the region's leading transport and logistics exhibitions, which brings together public institutions, logistics companies and industry representatives to promote international cooperation and discuss developments in freight transportation, supply chains and transit trade.(ILKHA)
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