Sunday, 8 June , 2025
  • Minister Highlights High Dependence on Food Imports 08 Jun 2025

    Minister Highlights High Dependence on Food Imports

    TEHRAN - Minister of Agriculture, Gholamreza Nouri Ghezeljeh, has raised concerns about the country’s heavy dependence on imported food commodities, revealing that approximately 90% of the nation's edible oil and nearly 30% of its sugar needs are met through imports. Speaking at the inaugural National Conference of Women Managers of the Ministry of Agriculture, the minister emphasized the need to address this issue through better management and consumer behavior reforms—particularly with the help of women in leadership roles.

Iranian minister visits Turkiye for talks on economic cooperation 27 Jan 2025

Iranian minister visits Turkiye for talks on economic cooperation

Iranian Minister of Roads and Urban Development Farzaneh Sadegh is in Turkiye to hold talks with senior officials and review the previously signed agreements between the two countries.

Iran starts $528 mln project to develop oilfields near Iraq border 27 Jan 2025

Iran starts $528 mln project to develop oilfields near Iraq border

Iran has started a major project to develop oilfields at one of the country’s old reservoirs that is shared with neighboring Iraq.

Iran-Oman Shipping Line to Be Activated 26 Jan 2025

Iran-Oman Shipping Line to Be Activated

TEHRAN - Jamal Razaghi Jahromi, the head of the Iran-Oman Joint Chamber of Commerce, spoke to ILNA about the outcomes of the recent visit by the Minister of Industry, Mine, and Trade to Muscat. He stated that despite a strong political relationship between Iran and Oman over the past 70 years, trade between the two countries has not developed in parallel with political ties. Although trade value has grown by 42% to 60% annually over the past three years, the initial trade volume was minimal. The goal of reaching $5 billion in trade with Oman by 2024, as envisioned by the joint chamber, has not been achieved. It is now optimistically estimated that trade between the two countries will reach between $3 billion and $3.5 billion by the end of the year.

Official Stresses Need to Institutionalize AI in Petrochemical Industry 26 Jan 2025

Official Stresses Need to Institutionalize AI in Petrochemical Industry

TEHRAN - Hassan Abbaszadeh made the remarks on Saturday during a ceremony to sign a cooperation agreement for the development of an AI assistant for the petrochemical industry.

Iran FM calls for expansion of economic ties with Afghanistan 26 Jan 2025

Iran FM calls for expansion of economic ties with Afghanistan

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that economic relations between Iran and Afghanistan are at an outstanding level, hoping that his visit to Kabul would pave the way for the expansion of the ties.

Pezeshkian vows to remove ‘obstacles’ faced by private sector 26 Jan 2025

Pezeshkian vows to remove ‘obstacles’ faced by private sector

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has pledged that his government will work to eliminate any obstacles hindering the private sector in the country.

Iran Prepares to Attract Investments From Persian Gulf, Eurasian Countries 25 Jan 2025

Iran Prepares to Attract Investments From Persian Gulf, Eurasian Countries

TEHRAN - The head of Iran’s Organization for Investment and Economic and Technical Assistance has announced the formation of special committees aimed at facilitating investment from Gulf, Eurasian, and neighboring countries.

Potential for 10-Fold Increase in Trade Volume Between Iran and Uzbekistan 25 Jan 2025

Potential for 10-Fold Increase in Trade Volume Between Iran and Uzbekistan

TEHRAN - An online conference aimed at enhancing trade cooperation between Alborz province and Uzbekistan was recently held with the participation of the Iranian ambassador to Uzbekistan and Alborz's economic officials.

Sanctions Hinder Cooperation with South Korean Companies 25 Jan 2025

Sanctions Hinder Cooperation with South Korean Companies

TEHRAN - Poya Firoozi, Vice President of the Iran-South Korea Joint Chamber of Commerce, spoke with ILNA regarding the current state of trade between the two countries. According to statistics released by South Korea's customs authorities, Iran's total exports to South Korea in 2024 amounted to $8.609 million. The joint chamber has also published the same figures; however, it is essential to note that Iran's customs data presents a significantly different figure. According to Iranian customs, Iran's exports to South Korea in the first nine months of 2024 amounted to approximately $63 million, while imports from South Korea stood at around $412 million.

Embassy of Pakistan Participates in Kish Expo 2025 25 Jan 2025

Embassy of Pakistan Participates in Kish Expo 2025

TEHRAN - The Embassy of Pakistan in Tehran proudly participated in the Kish Expo 2025, showcasing the country's vibrant business development capabilities, rich cultural heritage, and diverse tourism opportunities. The event, held on Kish Island, provided a prominent platform for Pakistan to connect with international businesses and investors, fostering collaboration and promoting its economic growth potential.