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Iran, Georgia ink overland tourism, motorsport cooperation deal
The agreement, signed in Tehran, seeks to streamline cross-border travel, enhance road safety, and bolster operational collaboration between the two countries’ automotive and tourism sectors, ILNA reported.
The accord provides a framework for facilitating motor vehicle transit, offering reciprocal roadside assistance, and organizing motorsport rallies with a tourism focus.
It also covers technical cooperation on camper and caravan refurbishment and the issuance of international driving and travel documents. TACI’s chairman and CEO Mohammad-Hossein Soufi and GASF president Alexander Lumadze formally endorsed the document.
Soufi described the memorandum as a “practical step” to strengthen professional ties, while Lumadze highlighted its potential to “expand interaction” in motorsport and travel infrastructure.
Beyond recreational travel, the partnership signals Tehran and Tbilisi’s commitment to integrating safety protocols and technical standards across shared routes, potentially lowering accident rates and improving roadside service efficiency.
Motorsport and adventure tourism are emerging as strategic niches for both nations. Iran’s vast northern and northwestern landscapes, coupled with Georgia’s mountainous terrain, provide natural venues for rally events and cross-border expeditions.