A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed for the construction of Iran – Iraq rail connection during a four-day visit of Iran’s Minister of Road and Urban Development Rostam Qasemi to Iraq.

The 32 km railway line will be constructed between Shalamcheh, in Khuzestan Province, Iran, and Basra, the most important city port of Iraq. The most important part of the project is the construction of Shatt al-Arab bridge, which will physically link the two countries.

The project will be implemented by Iran and Iraq railway companies which will create a joint venture within the two months and the project is expected to be completed within two years.