Khuzestan’s Solar Power Production Conditions Are Unique TEHRAN (Iran News) TEHRAN – The Chinese Ambassador to Iran stated that Khuzestan Province has unique conditions in many areas, particularly in solar power production, and can effectively contribute to electricity generation through renewable energy. Zhong Peiwu, during a meeting with the governor of Khuzestan in Ahvaz, expressed his […]

TEHRAN - Shahin Asghari, President of the Iran-Germany Chamber of Commerce and Industries, spoke to ILNA about the latest trade developments between the two countries.

TEHRAN - Minister of Agriculture Jihad emphasized the government's strong commitment to supporting the private sector, stating that obstacles hindering private sector development, production growth, and export expansion—particularly in agriculture and food industries—must be eliminated.

Iran and Turkey have signed an agreement to launch a train between Tehran and Van next month.

TEHRAN - Mustafa Rajabi Mashhadi, in an interview, emphasized that ensuring electricity supply for the Iranian people remains the primary priority of the Ministry of Energy. He noted that currently, Iran imports more electricity than it exports.

Iran says it is ready to resume flights to Syria, which were suspended after the fall of president Bashar al-Assad’s government last month.

TEHRAN - Mohammad Hossein Roshank, the head of the Iran-Tajikistan Joint Chamber of Commerce, shed light on Iran’s declining competitiveness in the Tajikistan market. He attributed this to the high production costs in Iran, which diminish its ability to rival countries like China, Turkey, and the UAE, known for offering lower-priced goods. Tajikistan, a market driven by affordability, is increasingly favoring these nations as they aim to secure greater market share through cost-effective production.

TEHRAN - The president of the Iran Export Confederation has emphasized the necessity of Iran's accession to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) to strengthen its foreign trade. Mohammad Lahouti stated that developing international trade without FATF compliance is unattainable, underscoring the government's commitment to resolving the issue.

The head of Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO), Mohammad-Ali Dehqan Dehnavi, announced an 18% growth in the country’s non-oil trade during the first nine months of the current Iranian calendar year, which began on March 20, 2024.

TEHRAN - Fatemeh Ghanbarpour, Vice President of the Transport, Transit, and Logistics Commission at the Iranian Chamber of Commerce, told ILNA about ongoing efforts to prevent the suspension of Iran’s Green Card membership. She stated: "Iran Insurance is a member of the COB convention, and reinsurance processes are underway. Since reinsurance operates as an insurance company linked to the COB, which is an international body overseeing the Green Card insurance system based in Brussels, we are striving to have the Iranian Chamber of Commerce introduced as the guarantor to the COB. This would place Green Card insurance under the chamber’s umbrella, similar to what happened with the TIR carnet system."