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Russia's Deputy Prime Minister has proposed establishing a railway connection to the Indian Ocean, citing geopolitical risks in key shipping lanes. The plan would route cargo through Turkmenistan, Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan.
Pakistan and Iran are negotiating the revival of the Islamabad-Tehran-Istanbul freight train service, suspended since 2022. The corridor could unlock major trade routes to Central Asia, Russia and Europe while strengthening regional economic ties.
Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has positioned Islamic civilisation as a unifying force for global peace and development, speaking at the First International Islamic Civilisation Forum in Tashkent with 300 delegates from over 50 nations.