Review and Decision-Making on Six Border Crossings in Western Iran
In a significant development, the Task Force for the Council on Organizing Authorized Land Border Crossings convened a high-level technical meeting to discuss and decide on key issues related to six border crossings in western Iran. The session was chaired by Hamedreza Heydari, Acting Head of the Department for Commercial Affairs and Trade Associations at the Ministry of Roads and Urban Development, who also serves as the Secretary of the Council. The meeting saw the participation of senior representatives from affiliated organizations and institutions.
During the session, a range of critical topics was deliberated upon, including:
The Comprehensive Plan for the New Location of the Astara Border Crossing (Astara-Ardabil Beltway).
Revisions to the Comprehensive Organizational Plan for the Bazargan Border Crossing.
Revisions to the Comprehensive Organizational Plan for the Tamarchin Border Crossing.
The latest status of the design for the optional customs procedures at the Razi Border Crossing.
The Comprehensive Plan for the Kouzeresh Border Crossing.
A proposal by Tehran's District 5 Municipality to establish a fire station and dormitory at the Mehran border crossing.
Speaking on the outcomes of the meeting, Heydari confirmed that necessary decisions were reached for each of the aforementioned issues. These resolutions will now be submitted for review and approval at the 34th Meeting of the Council on Organizing Authorized Land Border Crossings, to be chaired by the Minister of Roads and Urban Development.
Heydari emphasized the pivotal role that land border crossings play in achieving the 40-million-ton annual transit target outlined in the 7th National Development Plan. He highlighted the need for a strategic focus on infrastructure and process management, enhanced coordination among organizations and institutions at the border, and fostering collaboration between border terminals on either side of the crossings. He also stressed the importance of adopting modern approaches to streamline the organization and management of land border terminals.
Reiterating the principle that “a border is a passage, not a point of stoppage,” Heydari underscored the Council’s commitment to fostering seamless and synchronized operations across all border terminals. He asserted that the Council’s efforts aim to ensure that all stakeholders in trade and international transportation benefit from improved efficiency and coordination at these vital gateways.
