TEHRAN - Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref says investment and ICT production are central to the country’s Seventh Development Plan, describing ICT as one of the safest, most profitable, and most strategically important fields for economic growth. He stated that the government is prepared to remove barriers, revise regulations, and support both major and small-scale projects to strengthen the industry.

TEHRAN - Iran’s Acting Head of the Organization for Investment, Economic, and Technical Assistance announced that, for the first time, the private sector will be able to operate “foreign investment promotion agencies,” a move he described as a significant step toward activating the real engine of Iran’s private economy to capture international capital.

TEHRAN - The spokesperson for Iraq’s Ministry of Electricity announced that the recent halt in Iran’s gas exports to Iraq is temporary and expected to end in the coming days.

TEHRAN - The presidents of the chambers of commerce of Iran and Cuba have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at expanding bilateral economic collaboration across several strategic sectors.

TEHRAN - During a visit of an Iranian trade delegation to Cuba, Samad Hassanzadeh, President of Iran’s Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture, met with Cuba’s Minister of Domestic Trade to discuss expanding economic cooperation between the two countries. Hassanzadeh welcomed Cuba’s investment proposals, highlighting Iran’s capabilities across various sectors, including industry, agricultural technologies, food production, healthcare, mining, tourism, and oil and gas. He emphasized that Iran’s Chamber of Commerce, relying on its members who lead the country’s major economic enterprises, is well-positioned to implement Cuba’s proposed investment initiatives.

AHVAZ - The head of the Ahvaz Chamber of Commerce announced a formal proposal to establish a joint Ahvaz–Japan Innovation and Artificial Intelligence Center, emphasizing that bilateral economic cooperation will focus on non-sanctioned and technical sectors.

TEHRAN - Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has voiced strong support for expanding economic cooperation with Iran’s private sector, inviting Iranian food industry brands to supply products to Cuba’s national chain stores. The remarks came during his visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran’s pavilion at the 41st Havana International Fair.

TEHRAN - The 41st Havana International Fair (FIHAV), Cuba’s most prominent trade and investment exhibition, has officially opened with the participation of senior Iranian economic representatives and private sector companies. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Samad Hassanzadeh, President of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture; Ghadir Ghiyafeh, Vice President of the Iran Chamber; Zabihollah Naderi, the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Havana; and Seyed Hamed Asgari, Deputy for International Affairs of the Iran Chamber.

TEHRAN - A high-level business and investment meeting between representatives of Isfahan and South Korea has opened new horizons for economic, industrial, tourism, and cultural cooperation between the two sides. The session, held in Isfahan, focused on strengthening mutual understanding, expanding trade exchanges, developing technological partnerships, and creating new opportunities for tourism and investment.

TEHRAN - The head of Iran’s Chamber of Guilds stated that while prices have increased, the country has experienced no shortage of essential goods, noting that consumer demand rose by as much as 250% during the 12-day war.