TEHRAN - In a meeting between members of an Iranian Chamber of Commerce trade delegation and the head of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment (ACCI), officials emphasized the need to deepen economic cooperation and invited major Iranian companies to invest in Afghanistan.

TEHRAN - The head of Iran’s National Productivity Organization highlighted challenges in the country’s export value chain on Sunday, stating that despite the significant share of exports in national production, the value added of Iranian exports remains below the global average—an issue that increases vulnerabilities such as sanctions-related constraints and market volatility.

TEHRAN - Qadir Ghiafeh, Vice President of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA), announced during the 100th meeting of the Confederation of Asia-Pacific Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CACCI) Council that a special CACCI Coordination Office will be established at ICCIMA’s headquarters in Tehran.

TEHRAN - Minister of Agriculture, Gholamreza Nouri, says the country has recorded a 32 percent rise in agricultural exports over the past year, even as foreign currency allocations for the sector were reduced by two-thirds. The minister credits strategic planning, timely provision of essential inputs, and a renewed emphasis on justice-oriented policymaking for stabilizing production and boosting export performance.

TEHRAN - A former member of parliament and the managing director of Mazandaran Wood and Paper Industries has warned of a looming crisis in Iran’s wood and paper sector, citing the impact of sanctions, restrictive regulations such as the “Forest Breathing Law,” and the urgent need for policy reform to revive domestic production. He also detailed the industry’s debts, production statistics, and plans for raw material supply.

TEHRAN – Iran is moving toward becoming the main food supply hub of the region, according to the Minister of Agriculture Jihad, Gholamreza Nouri, who emphasized the key role of the private sector in driving the national economy.

TEHRAN - Iran and China have signed a cooperation agreement to jointly produce inverters—a key component in renewable energy systems—and to transfer technical knowledge for local manufacturing in Iran.

Minister of Industry, Mine, and Trade Mohammad Atabak has described Uzbekistan as a link to Central Asia.

TEHRAN - In a meeting organized by the Iran-UAE Joint Chamber of Commerce, participants emphasized the need for synergy and coordinated action among Iranian engineering and technical service companies ahead of their participation in the BIG5 international exhibition in the UAE. The proposal to form a special export consortium in this sector was a key outcome of the session.

TEHRAN - According to a report from the Esfahan Chamber of Commerce, a recent meeting between Iranian and Belarusian representatives emphasized the use of shared capacities in the fields of industry, agriculture, petrochemicals, and heavy machinery. Both sides called for expanding cooperation through business delegations and long-term partnerships.