OREANDA-NEWS  The Russian Ministry of Transport is discussing the possibility of concluding an agreement on the creation of an international transport corridor (ITC) between Russia and West Africa, the ministry said.

"The possibility of concluding a multilateral intergovernmental agreement on cooperation in the creation, joint operation and development of an international transport corridor between Russia and West Africa is being discussed," the statement said.

Also, within the framework of the agreements concluded at the MTLF with Togo and Mozambique, assistance will be provided to increase the volume of international passenger and freight traffic between the countries, the press release notes.