Iran, Niger Sign Joint Cooperation Agreement at Economic Commission Meeting

TEHRAN (Iran News) The meeting took place at the Persian Gulf Pearl Hall and was attended by Iranian Minister of Industry, Mine, and Trade Seyed Mohammad Atabak, Mohammad Ali Dehghan Dehnavi, Head of the Iran Trade Promotion Organization, and Niger’s Minister of Petroleum, Sahay Amrou.

In his opening remarks, Minister Atabak emphasized the significance of reactivating the Joint Commission after a 13-year hiatus. He expressed hope that the newly signed cooperation document would elevate the level of economic relations between the two nations. Atabak acknowledged the currently limited trade volume between Iran and Niger and called for the establishment of a designated authority in Niger to monitor and implement the agreement’s terms.

Dehghan Dehnavi noted that extensive discussions were held over the past two days between technical experts from both countries. The agreement spans various sectors, including mining, energy, industry, and technology transfer. He added that expert working groups will continue to follow up on the implementation of the agreement.

“The joint document lays the groundwork for cooperation across strategic sectors, and the efforts of both countries’ experts have been instrumental in finalizing it,” Dehnavi stated.

Minister Atabak further highlighted that the agreement marks the beginning of a new chapter in Iran-Niger economic and trade relations. Additional cooperation documents are expected to be prepared for the next commission meeting.

Niger’s Minister of Petroleum, Sahay Amrou, stressed the importance of introducing the market capabilities and trade opportunities of both countries. He acknowledged that current trade relations fall short of expectations and emphasized the need for mutual efforts to enhance cooperation.

The session concluded with the formal signing of the joint cooperation agreement by the ministers of both countries.