BAGHDAD, Iraq - The transportation ministers of Iran and Iraq have signed a memorandum of understanding to build the Shalamcheh-Basra railway and Shatt al-Arab bridge.
The agreement includes a roadmap and timetable for executing the project.
Iran, Iraq draw up plans for railway connection from Basra to Shalamcheh
Iran and Iraq transportation ministries signed a document setting a roadmap for implementation of Basra-Shalamcheh railway connection, which should boost economic activity for both countries.
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