TEHRAN - The longstanding trade relations between Iran and Bangladesh have been impacted by indirect export routes, as most Iranian goods destined for the Bangladeshi market are funneled through intermediary countries. This was highlighted in a recent meeting between representatives of the Mashhad Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture, and Bangladesh's ambassador to Iran, Manjurul Karim Khan Chowdhury. Despite the historic economic ties between the two nations, the meeting underscored several challenges hampering direct trade and called for initiatives to improve economic cooperation.

TEHRAN - A task force will be formed to monitor the trade agreements between Iran and Uzbekistan, following a review of the recent visit by an Iranian trade delegation to Uzbekistan. The decision was made during a meeting led by Sammad Hassanzadeh, president of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, and attended by members of the delegation. The task force will be overseen by the Iran-Uzbekistan Joint Chamber and the International Affairs Department of the Iran Chamber.

TEHRAN – The inaugural National Recognition Event took place with the attendance of key figures from international and national organizations, including the Secretary of the World Assembly of Islamic Cities, the Secretary of the World Assembly of Silk Road Cities, the President of the Eurasia Chamber of Commerce, and the Senior Advisor of the Parliamentary Research Center. The event gathered entrepreneurs, industrialists, economic leaders, managers, and international officials, and concluded with a ceremony that celebrated 20 outstanding managers and entrepreneurs.

A member of the Board of Directors of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) in the industrial and agricultural sector announced that a decision on Iran's observer membership in the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) may be adopted in the near future.

The 9th edition of Iran’s Specialized Exhibition of Health, Safety, Workplace, Fire Department, Crisis Management, Relief and Rescue, which was inaugurated at the Tehran Permanent International Fairgrounds on Oct. 4, will wrap up on Monday, October 7.

The Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) said that $23.2 billion of crude oil was exported from the country in the first six months of the current Iranian calendar year (started March 21, 2024).

The 31st Iran International Handmade Carpet Exhibition will be launched at the Tehran Permanent International Fairgrounds on November 13, CEO of the National Union of Handwoven Carpet Cooperatives of Iran Abdollah Bahrami announced.

An official at the Transportation and Road Maintenance Organization, affiliated to Iran’s Ministry of Roads, said that 18 million tons of goods are predicted to be transited via the country by the end of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21, 2025).

The 24th edition of Iran International Electricity Exhibition (IEE 2024) will be launched at the Tehran Permanent International Fairgrounds on October 24.

Officials from Iran and the Republic of Armenia stressed the need to enhance cooperation in the fields of minerals and industries.