TEHRAN - The President of Iran’s Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA), Samad Hassanzadeh, has called for a shift in the country’s economic policy toward a more outward-looking approach, urging a reassessment of the government’s view of the private sector’s role in international markets.

TEHRAN - Iran’s agriculture sector is facing an alarming crisis in the supply and distribution of pesticides, raising fears of an imminent disaster, the head of the Iranian Association of Pesticide and Fertilizer Importers has warned.

TEHRAN - The head of the Food Industry Commission of Iran’s Chamber of Commerce says some Iranian products reach the U.S. market through indirect channels, adding that the government’s quota-based policies for basic commodities have failed.

TEHRAN - Minister of Agriculture Jihad, Gholamreza Nouri-Qazaljeh, announced that the country’s agricultural exports have increased by 33% over the past year, attributing the growth to the policies of the 14th government and the tireless efforts of farmers, producers, and exporters.

TEHRAN - The 28th International Exhibition of Electronics, Computers, and E-Commerce (ELECOMP) opened today, Thursday, at the Tehran International Permanent Fairground and will continue through Sunday.

TEHRAN - Minister of Information and Communications Technology has underlined the strategic importance of Iran-China relations, describing technological and digital cooperation as a cornerstone of the two countries’ partnership. His remarks came during a ceremony marking the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Tehran.

TEHRAN - The President of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) has stressed that achieving economic security and restoring stability requires comprehensive structural reforms in the country’s economy.

TEHRAN - The International Affairs Advisor at Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) announced that if Iran’s exports and imports with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) reach at least last year’s levels, the recently implemented Eurasian Free Trade Agreement will generate around $100 million in economic benefits for traders and businesses.

TEHRAN - The Iranian Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) has emphasized new opportunities for the country’s construction industry in Russia, following the implementation of a free trade agreement (FTA) with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). The agreement, which came into effect on May 14, removes tariff barriers and paves the way for stronger exports of Iranian goods, particularly building materials.

TEHRAN (IRNA) - Iran has begun building strategic reserves of medicines to safeguard against potential disruptions if the UN “snapback” mechanism is activated, a senior health official announced on Sunday.