Mashhad and Samarkand Chambers of Commerce Sign Two Cooperation Agreements
TEHRAN - In a significant step toward enhancing trade ties and economic diplomacy between Iran and Uzbekistan, a 100-member delegation of private-sector business leaders and traders from Iran’s Khorasan Razavi province traveled to Uzbekistan.
Iran and Australia Seek to Boost Non-Sanctioned Trade Cooperation
TEHRAN - In a meeting between Iranian and Australian officials, both sides expressed optimism about enhancing commercial ties despite the challenges posed by international sanctions. Samad Hassanzadeh, President of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture (ICCIMA), emphasized that while sanctions hinder the full development of trade relations between Iran and Australia, alternative solutions exist to overcome these barriers.
Iran, Brazil Hold Third Round of Talks to Boost Agricultural Cooperation
TEHRAN - The head of Iran’s Veterinary Organization announced that the third round of negotiations between Iran and Brazil aimed at enhancing agricultural cooperation and improving the trade balance was hosted by the Veterinary Organization, representing Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture Jihad.
Minister Prioritizes Completion of Transit Corridors, Highlights Regional Cooperation
TEHRAN - Minister of Roads and Urban Development, Farzaneh Sadegh Malvajerd, emphasized that completing transit corridors is a top priority for her ministry to optimize the country’s transit capabilities. Speaking at a nationwide governors' meeting on Saturday at the Ministry of Interior, she noted that neighboring countries are relying heavily on Iran to finalize these corridors despite sanctions and limitations.
Iran Exports $15m Worth of Tea in First 11 Months of 2025
TEHRAN - The head of Iran’s Tea Organization, Habib Jahansaz, announced that Iran has exported 11,000 tons of tea valued at $15 million in the first 11 months of this year. Russia is the top destination for Iranian tea exports, followed by India.
Positive Trade Balance in Iran’s Free Zones
TEHRAN - The latest report on the commercial performance of Iran’s free zones indicates that in the first 11 months of the current year, exports from these zones have been steadily growing, maintaining an overall positive trade balance. During this period, regions such as Maku, Qeshm, Kish, and Aras have strengthened their positions in export markets by achieving positive trade balances.
Iran’s Steel Production Declines in January
TEHRAN - According to the latest report from the World Steel Association, released just hours ago, Iran's crude steel production in January 2025 (December 23, 2024, to February 11, 2025) dropped by 24.1% to 2.2 million tons. Despite this significant decline, Iran remains the world’s tenth-largest steel producer.
Iran Signals Readiness to Elevate Strategic Cooperation with Serbia
TEHRAN - Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Seyed Sattar Hashemi, affirmed Iran’s willingness to elevate bilateral cooperation with Serbia to a strategic level during an official meeting with Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić on Thursday. The meeting took place on the third day of Hashemi’s official visit to Serbia, as reported by Iran’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology.
Central Asia’s Growing Demand for Technical Services
TEHRAN - Mahmoud Najafi Arab, President of the Tehran Chamber of Commerce, has hailed the Ministry of Economy’s efforts to secure bank guarantees for an Iranian company operating in Iraq as a significant step forward. He emphasized that Iran could further resolve guarantee issues by leveraging its deposits in countries like Iraq and Qatar, unlocking new opportunities for Iranian firms abroad.
Iran-Bosnia Preferential Trade Agreement Set to Be Implemented
TEHRAN - In a bid to bolster economic ties, Samad Hassanzadeh, President of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture (ICCIMA), has called for the operationalization of the preferential trade agreement between Iran and Bosnia and Herzegovina.