the two officials discussed the expansion of bilateral cooperation in maritime and port sectors. They emphasized the pivotal role of Shahid Rajaee Port in developing the North-South International Transport Corridor and highlighted the necessity of active participation by the private sectors of both countries in maritime and port activities.

Duisebay expressed satisfaction with the infrastructure developed at Shahid Rajaee Port. He stressed the need to further deepen economic relations and facilitate port procedures for businessmen from both nations. Additionally, he announced the readiness of Kazakhstan’s private sector to participate in port investment projects and strengthen joint cooperation in the maritime field.

Hossein Abbaspour, Director General of Ports and Maritime Administration for Hormozgan Province, noted the favorable level of economic relations between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Kazakhstan, referencing recent high-level meetings between the presidents of both countries. He stated that as Iran’s most important commercial port, Shahid Rajaee is fully prepared to facilitate the flow of goods to neighboring countries by leveraging its superior infrastructure.

Abbaspour added that given the strategic importance of the North-South International Corridor, Shahid Rajaee Port can serve as the main logistical arm of this transit route. He pointed out that the presence of high-level Kazakh economic delegations at the port and their inspection of existing capacities demonstrate the serious intent of both sides to expand trade exchanges and utilize this transit path.

At the conclusion of the meeting, both parties emphasized the importance of continuously following up on agreements and expanding trade exchanges through southern ports, particularly those in Hormozgan Province, as a key principle for future cooperation.