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Russia's Deputy Prime Minister has called for establishing a railway corridor to the Indian Ocean through Central Asia, citing vulnerabilities in traditional shipping routes threatened by Middle East conflicts.
Pakistan and Iran are pursuing revival of the Islamabad-Tehran-Istanbul freight train service, suspended since 2022. The countries aim to enhance regional trade and connectivity with Central Asia, Russia and Europe through upgraded rail infrastructure.