ICCIMA, Armenian Embassy to Launch Joint Business Matchmaking Platform

TEHRAN (Iran News) During a meeting between Seyed Hamed Asgari, ICCIMA’s Deputy for International Affairs, and Hayk Nazaryan, Commercial Attaché of the Embassy of the Republic of Armenia, both sides emphasized the need to deepen and expand bilateral trade and economic relations through digital collaboration tools.

Asgari praised the constructive cooperation of the Armenian Embassy in Tehran and recalled a previous meeting between ICCIMA President and Grigor Hovhannisyan, Ambassador of Armenia, held in May 2025. The two sides had discussed capacity-building measures and future plans for expanding bilateral relations.

He also highlighted the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the arbitration centers of both chambers of commerce, which aims to enhance transparency and trust in commercial dispute resolution.

Asgari commended the Armenian Commercial Office’s support in coordinating the recent Iranian trade delegation to Yerevan, coinciding with the Iranian President’s official visit.

Key achievements of that visit included: Commitment to elevate bilateral relations to a strategic partnership level; Holding a high-level Iran-Armenia business forum attended by both heads of state, focusing on removing barriers for economic actors; Reporting bilateral trade volume of $737 million in 2024, with goals to increase it to $1 billion in 2025 and $3 billion in subsequent years; and conducting operational meetings between ICCIMA and Armenian economic entities, including Enterprise Armenia, the Armenian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Bank Mellat Armenia to streamline trade facilitation mechanisms.

Asgari described achieving balanced and sustainable trade as a long-term strategic goal, requiring the design of operational mechanisms to optimize import and export opportunities between the two nations.

He also underscored leveraging Iranian and Armenian business networks in third countries to identify potential trade partners and enhance bilateral connectivity.

The two sides agreed on several practical measures, including: Strengthening connections between chambers of commerce and companies to encourage direct, targeted interactions.

Identifying and matching Iranian companies interested in the Armenian market with suitable counterparts.

Establishing a four-party joint committee (including customs and chamber representatives from both sides) to resolve issues related to certificates of origin and border procedures.

Organizing visits by Armenia’s State Revenue Committee to explore Iran’s economic and fiscal infrastructure.

Facilitating a working visit to Tehran by representatives of the Armenian Chamber of Commerce and Industry for specialized meetings and site visits.

The meeting concluded with several major decisions aimed at facilitating trade:

Launch of a Joint Business Matchmaking Platform: A digital B2B platform will be designed and implemented jointly by both chambers to enable direct business interactions. The system will be fully integrated and synchronized for both sides.

Harmonization of Certificate of Origin Protocols: Both chambers will develop aligned procedures to prevent fraud and ensure authenticity.

Technical Meetings with Customs Authorities: Expert sessions will be held to standardize documentation formats and enhance security measures.

Raising Awareness on EAEU Free Trade Opportunities: A joint conference will be organized by ICCIMA and the Armenian Embassy to inform businesses about trade opportunities within the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).

Systematic Exchange of Business Requests: The Armenian Embassy will regularly transmit trade inquiries and offers to ICCIMA for coordinated follow-up.

Hosting Armenian Business Delegations in Iran: Specialized meetings with Armenian entrepreneurs will be organized in cooperation with ICCIMA and the embassy.

The initiative marks a significant step toward fostering digital trade connectivity and promoting sustainable economic relations between Iran and Armenia.