Uzbekistan-Iran Trade Reaches $500 Million

TEHRAN (Iran News) “We had a productive discussion focused on agricultural trade between Mazandaran and Uzbekistan,” Nasriyev stated. He highlighted promising prospects for expanding ties between the two regions and noted significant agreements on exporting and importing agricultural products.

Nasriyev also mentioned a fruitful meeting with local traders and business representatives in Mazandaran. During the discussions, it was agreed that a high-level delegation, led by the Mazandaran Chamber of Commerce, would visit Uzbekistan. Additionally, a formal invitation was extended to the Governor of Mazandaran to visit Uzbekistan.

Reflecting on last year’s trade statistics, Nasriyev noted that trade volume between Iran and Uzbekistan reached $500 million. Following a recent meeting between the presidents of both nations, a mutual agreement was made to double this figure to $1 billion. To achieve this goal, Nasriyev stressed the importance of enhancing bilateral cooperation.

The ambassador’s visit to Mazandaran marks a strategic step toward fostering closer economic ties between the two countries.

Meanwhile in a meeting with Uzbekistan’s ambassador to Iran, the Governor of Mazandaran, Mehdi Younesi Rostami, emphasized the province’s focus on resolving export challenges as one of its key objectives.

Rostami highlighted the new Uzbek government’s approach and the goodwill of Iran’s president toward Uzbekistan as opportunities to boost trade relations with the country.

The governor outlined important provincial plans, noting that increasing international flights and developing Dasht-e-Naz Airport are among the priorities.

He added, “Resolving export obstacles one by one is a significant goal for us. We are not seeking to create further complications or demands. Ensuring a safe and stable environment for the Chamber of Commerce, industries, mines, and agriculture is a serious priority, as it will lead to job creation in Mazandaran.”

Nasriyev also stated that agreements were made to enhance relations with the Governor of Mazandaran. He said that it was decided a large trade delegation from Mazandaran, led by the Chamber of Commerce, would visit this country.

Younesi Rostami, who also chairs the Administrative Council of Mazandaran, stated, “The value of Mazandaran’s commercial exports to Uzbekistan currently stands at $10 million, which is very low. We aim to increase this figure by four to five times.”

In conclusion, he stressed, “Our efforts are not limited to enhancing trade and economic exchanges or removing export barriers. We also aim to establish cultural and tourism ties, which will foster mutual job security, income generation, and reduce social harms.”

He stated that efforts must be made to overcome obstacles, saying: “Trade exchanges with Uzbekistan must be multiplied, and we aim to develop tourism between the two sides. This is because an increase in tourism leads to greater job security and enhanced income generation.”