The statement was released in response to a claim by the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways (RAI) that this year’s exhibition is not going to be held due to the coronavirus outbreak.
The decisions regarding the current year’s exhibitions are solely made by Ministry of Industry, Mining and Trade and all the events of the current calendar year will be held as scheduled, the statement said.
The 8th International Exhibition of Rail Transportation, Related Industries and Equipment of Iran is due to be held during May 28-31 at the Tehran Permanent International Fairgrounds.