News
25 July 2017

China signs $1.5bn deal to finance Iranian rail project

Region:
Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa

China has signed a contract with Iran to finance the electrification of a 926km railroad from Tehran to the eastern city of Mashhad with a $1.5 billion loan. The project will be carried out by China National Machinery Import and Export Corporation.

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