The Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance visited the Maku Free Zone to assess transit fleet traffic at the Bazargan border and the requirements for reopening the Sari-Su border market.
Ali Madani-Zadeh, Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance, visited the Maku Free Zone to inspect the Bazargan customs and border terminal. The visit focused on addressing obstacles for transit fleets, evaluating customs infrastructure, and finding solutions to reduce truck waiting times. Previous reports indicated that thousands of trucks were stranded at the border due to congestion, causing significant financial losses for economic operators.
Additionally, the Minister visited the Sari-Su trade center to evaluate the requirements for reopening the joint border market. The reopening of this facility is expected to boost trade between Iran and Turkey and support local businesses.