Iranian investment in infrastructure

Iran’s Ministry of Roads and Urban Development has announced plans to develop over 3,500km of highways in the country. Funding is being provided by some US$570 million worth of bonds sold in the country during February 2013. Key highway links have been set out for construction, along with upgraded to existing road links.
March 11, 2013 Read time: 1 min
Iran’s Ministry of Roads and Urban Development has announced plans to develop over 3,500km of highways in the country. Funding is being provided by some US$570 million worth of bonds sold in the country during February 2013. Key highway links have been set out for construction, along with upgraded to existing road links.

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