TEHRAN (Iran News) The signing ceremony took place with Iran’s Minister of Agriculture Jihad, Gholamreza Nouri, and Pakistan’s Minister of National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain, in attendance.

Minister Nouri said the agreements mark the conclusion of a three-day visit by a Pakistani delegation and reflect the outcomes of joint discussions. The documents include the establishment of the first Iran-Pakistan Joint Agricultural Committee and a cooperation framework in the fields of plant protection and quarantine.

Highlighting the complementarity of the two countries in the field of food security, Nouri noted:

“Over the past few days, we seriously followed up on the agreements reached during the President’s visit to Pakistan, particularly in food security, agriculture, and trade in agricultural products. These talks resulted in documents that will help remove barriers to the export of certain agricultural and food items.”

He predicted that agricultural and food trade between Iran and Pakistan, currently valued at $1.3 billion annually, could rise to $3 billion within the next two years.

According to Nouri, Pakistan has pledged to source its needed agricultural and food imports from Iran, while Iran will procure essential goods that Pakistan exports. He added that barter trade could accelerate the exchange of goods between the two nations.

During the ceremony, Minister Hussain thanked Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture Jihad for its hospitality and described the agreements as a continuation of the positive momentum created by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s recent visit to Pakistan.

“President Pezeshkian’s visit opened a new chapter in the warm relations between our two brotherly countries, which share deep cultural and historical ties,” Hussain said. “Cooperation Agreements”

He explained that following the President’s trip, Pakistan’s Prime Minister instructed him to pursue the agricultural cooperation initiatives discussed during the visit.

The two ministers held bilateral and technical meetings that resulted in the preparation of two documents: one outlining general agricultural cooperation and another specifying technical collaboration in various agricultural fields.

Hussain emphasized that Iran is not just a friendly country but a brotherly one, adding:

“We are ready to cooperate in all areas of agriculture to meet the needs of both nations by relying on each other’s strengths and production capabilities.”

He concluded by inviting Minister Nouri to visit Pakistan, promising a warm and heartfelt welcome.

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TEHRAN (Iran News) At the end of the fifth meeting of Iran-Tanzania Joint Commission on Sunday, Farshad Moghimi and Latifa M. Khamis signed a MoU aimed at enhancing trade and industrial cooperation between the two countries.

Both parties expressed their readiness to convene a joint committee in the near future to establish a framework that will facilitate and implement collaborative efforts.

Moghimi highlighted that Tanzania’s key industrial needs are related to transportation infrastructure, energy supply, raw materials, industrial machinery, mining equipment, and pharmaceutical industry.

After a 16-year hiatus, the fifth Iran-Tanzania Joint Economic Commission was held in Dar es Salaam, the capital of Tanzania, from October 18 to 20 in the presence of Iranian Minister of Agriculture Gholamreza Nouri Ghezeljeh.

During this meeting, officials and private sector representatives from both countries signed 11 cooperation documents, reflecting the Iranian government’s commitment to enhancing cooperation with African countries, particularly Tanzania.

The sixth meeting of the Iran-Tanzania Joint Commission is set for 2026 in Tehran.

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The documents were signed by senior officials of the two countries in the presence of Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Beijing on Tuesday.

According to the documents, Tehran and Beijing will improve cooperation in different sectors, including crisis management, tourism, communication and information technology, the environment, international trade, intellectual property, agriculture, exports, healthcare, media, sports and cultural heritage.

Earlier in the day, President Raisi received an official welcome from his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping after arriving on a state visit to China.

During the official ceremony, the national anthems of the two countries were played and the two presidents reviewed a guard of honor. A 21-gun salute was performed in Raisi’s honor.

China’s President Xi Jinping in the meeting called for the early and proper resolution of the Iran nuclear issue while expressing his support for the Islamic Republic in safeguarding its rights and interests.

China will continue to “participate constructively” in talks to resume negotiations on implementing the Iran nuclear agreement, Xi told Raisi in talks in Beijing.

Xi and Raisi pledged to forge a stronger alliance when they last met in person on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in the Uzbek city of Samarkand in September.

Meanwhile President Raisi in meeting with Chinese PM Li Keqiang described the comprehensive strategic partnership document between the Islamic Republic of Iran and China as a symbol of the will of the two countries to develop relations and emphasized the necessity of the efforts of the two countries to fully implement it.

Referring to the background of historical and valuable cooperation between the two great civilizations of Iran and China, as well as the important agreements between the two countries in various economic and commercial fields, the President emphasized on developing Iran-China relations as much as possible.

Considering the importance of multilateralism as a common axis in the international positions of the two countries, Raisi emphasized the importance of strengthening cooperation between Iran and China in international and regional organizations.

In this meeting, Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang referred to the long history of relations and close opinions of the two countries in the approach of multilateralism in the world, saying, “Constructive negotiations between the two countries are underway to develop relations on various issues”.

The Chinese Prime Minister also described the comprehensive document of strategic partnership between the two countries, including the achievements of the agreements between the two countries, and emphasized Beijing’s desire to fully implement it, as well as strengthen cooperation and coordination with Tehran in line with the continuation of the development of relations between the two countries.

Li Keqiang also referred to the important and influential role of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the region and emphasized the need for cooperation and coordination between the two countries to develop security in line with the interests of both countries.

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The protocol of the 3rd Iran and Hungary Joint Economic Cooperation Commission was signed by the Iranian Economy Minster Ehsan Khanduzi and the Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs Peter Siarto on Thursday evening.

The two sides referred to the 55% increase in bilateral trade between the 2nd and the 3rd Joint Economic Cooperation Commission, deducting that this is a good sign of the significance of that commission.

Also, in the agricultural field, the two countries reached important agreements, including three cooperation documents in agricultural, animal husbandry health, and plants quarantine, which will in near future be turned into signed documents.

In the field of exchange of university students, too, that in accordance with the previous agreements Hungary had accepted to allocate 100 scholarships to Iranian students, so far over 600 Iranian students have used such scholarships.

The Iranian economy minister said at the end of the meeting that the two countries have agreed to increase the level of their bilateral trade to 100 million dollars annually.

Khanduzi referred to the role played by the two countries’ university students as the cultural ambassadors, expressing hope that more Hungarian students will visit Iran in the future.

“Iran and Hungary are two countries with very similar standpoints in various economic, political and cultural fields,” he added.

The economy minister said, “The message of the two countries’ economy ministers is not limited to their economies only, as they both can contribute to resolving the regional conflicts and disputes.”

The Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs Peter Siarto, too, said in the joint press conference with the Iranian economy minister after the 3rd Iran and Hungary Joint Economic Cooperation Commission that the two countries must cooperate to lower the level of regional tensions.

He referred to the 85th anniversary of the establishment of the two countries’ diplomatic relations, arguing, “96 Iranian and Hungarian companies were present in this bilateral economic meeting.”

The top Hungarian diplomat also referred to over 50% growth of the two countries’ economic trade during the current Christian year, arguing that it is one of the positive effects of last year’s bilateral economic meeting.

Siarto said that the two countries’ cooperation in agricultural, university exchange and scholarships, technological and industrial products has increased, and appreciated the role that the Islamic Republic of Iran is play in blocking the path for Afghan refugees’ immigration to Europe, and especially to Hungary.

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Speaking in his meeting with visiting Mauritius’ Minister of Labor, Human Resource Development and Training Soodesh Satkam Callichurn in Tehran on Sunday evening, Seyyed Ehsan Khandouzi Iran’s Minister of Economy, while welcoming the other side’s view of developing cooperation and mutual investment, expressed readiness of Iran for investing and establishing cooperation with the Republic of Mauritius in the field of advanced technologies of pharmaceutical industry and nanotechnology.

Khandouzi also announced the agreement of Iran to boost mutual cooperation in order to ensure food security between the two countries given the Ukraine war and also development of investment by Iranian side in the Republic of Mauritius in the field of building construction and supply of construction materials to this African state.

Elsewhere in his remarks, Iranian minister called Mauritius as gateway of financial transactions in South Africa and emphasized the will of the country to strengthen cooperation and financial transactions with south African countries.

It is hoped that formation of joint economic commission between Iran and Mauritius would further increase bilateral trade, Kahndouzi added.

Mauritius’ Minister, for his part, emphasized the serious will of his country for expansion of trade and economic cooperation with Iran.

The high-ranking trade delegation from Mauritius traveled to Iran on Sunday to explore ways of expanding trade relations between the two countries

Meanwhile earlier Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Mauritius’ Economic Development Board (EDB) to cooperate on facilitating economic exchanges between the two countries.

The MOU was signed on the sidelines of an Iran-Mauritius business forum held at the convention hall of Tehran Permanent International Fairgrounds, the TPO portal reported.

The event was attended by senior officials from the two countries including Mauritius’ Minister of Labor, Human Resource Development and Training Soodesh Satkam Callichurn, Iranian Chargé d’Affaires in Mauritius Hassan Ali Bakhshi, Iran’s Deputy Industry, Mining, and Trade Minister Mohammad-Sadeq Mofateh, and Director-General of TPO’s Africa Office Mohammad-Sadeq Qanadzadeh.

As reported, some of the main goals of the mentioned MOU include creating a practical framework for joint cooperation between the two countries in various fields, promotion of investment-making with a focus on sectors such as engineering, agricultural processing, medicine, health care, ports and logistics, information and communication technology, construction, hoteling, education and breeding, industry and cinema, etc.

The MOU is also aimed at promoting mutual trade between the private sectors of the two sides considering the potentials and export capabilities of the parties in the agricultural, industrial, and mineral sectors.

It also emphasizes the exchange of information about export opportunities, resources, incentives, and support services between the two countries, as well as facilitating activities related to information gathering and market research.

Facilitating the formation of joint investment projects between private and public sectors of Mauritius and the Islamic Republic of Iran, technology transfer, and technical knowledge exchange between the two countries, especially in the fields of agriculture, animal husbandry, fisheries, processing of agricultural products, medicine, and medical equipment as well as construction industry were also reported to be among the issues covered in the said MOU.

During the gathering, the two sides underlined the significance of the event as a platform for promoting cooperation between the two countries in the commercial, economic, and tourism sectors and expressed hope that both sides will be able to benefit from each other’s facilities in future collaborations.

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A trade delegation from Mauritius, led by Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Regional Cooperation Mr. Jaya Krishna, visited Tehran to attend the first joint trade forum to explore ways of boosting economic cooperation.

Addressing the event, Head of ICCIMA Mr. Gholam-Hossein Shafei emphasized the strategy of the chamber and Iran’s government for broadening economic relations with African states and noted that Iran is determined to pave the ground for the road for access to the 1.2-billion-dollar market Africa for Iranian traders.

He said Mauritius is one of the 23 members of Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation (IORARC) and it enjoys having one of the most crucial geopolitical positions of IORARC. He added that this can lead to broadening cooperation of Iran with Mauritius and other members of IORARC. Shafei noted that the strategy and distinguished geopolitical position of Iran in the West Asia for access to a 400-million people market of the region will definitely provide a good opportunity for traders and companies of Mauritius in trade with Iran.

He then pointed to potentials of Mauritius as the gateway to Africa, adding that banking services, insurance and marine transportation are of the major potentials for cooperation between the two states. He added that Mauritius purchases over one billion dollars of fuel and oil products annually and it can be another ground for cooperation between the two countries.

Shafei pointed to the $7,000 per capita GDP of Mauritius and expressed hope that Iran can take advantage of capacities of Mauritius for broadening tourism, providing consumer goods, transportation, bank and insurance. He reiterated that despite existing capacities, the trade volume of both countries is very low and disappointing, emphasized that both states should take new steps for broadening economic cooperation through removing hurdles.

He said that lack of acquaintance to the trade capacities as well as transportation problem and lack of shipping line especially Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Line to Mauritius, lack of monetary ties and joint economic commissions are the major hurdles in way of broadening trade between the two states and reiterated this problem should be solved through cooperation of governments and support of private sectors.

Shafei expressed hope that the ties between the two countries in all grounds would improve in the future.

Then Mauritius official Krishna, for his part, expressed interest of his country for broadening economic ties with Iran, adding that Mauritius is a good destination for investment for countries and currently the country has trade partners from countries like the U.S., Europe, China and India and it is interested in having more cooperation with Iran. He added that any producer can sell and export its products with the label of Made in Mauritius even to the U.S., adding that fortunately, Mauritius government revoked visa issuance for Iran about two months ago because the country is keen to expand cooperation especially in the field of tourism and agriculture.

Krishna further said that currently 1500 products are produced in Mauritius and exported to 140 countries, emphasizing that his country is keen to enter Iran. He added that products like textile and jewelry as well as medical equipment will be interesting for Iranians while Mauritius needs to import gas and oil and this tie can be a win-win one.

Then Deputy Foreign Minister of Mauritius Mr. Dillum, for his part, pointed to signing of the MoU for cooperation between the chambers of commerce of both states, adding that this can be the first outcome of this meeting and a prelude to broadening cooperation.

He emphasized importance of direct flight between the two countries and announced that Mauritius is ready to launch direct flights between the two states, adding that both countries are good destinations for investment and Mauritius is ready for more cooperation.

He added that Mauritius Trade Promotion Council is to launch an office in Tehran for providing facilities for traders of both countries.

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In the meeting, Head of ICC Mr. Bahman Abdollahi expressed his satisfaction over the online meeting and acquaintance with the Legacoop and briefed his Italian counterpart of the capabilities of Iran’s cooperatives sector.

He said that due to the significance of cooperatives in Iran, the ICC has been the parliament of national cooperatives sector and head of ICC attends all national economic councils which make macro decisions in the country.

Abdollahi added that Iran’s population is over 84m that over 11m are the members of the cooperatives and there are over 100,000 active cooperatives in the country.

Then Director of Legacoop Mr. Giancarlo Ferrari, for his part, expressed his satisfaction over getting acquainted with the head of ICC and said that Iran and Italy enjoy having historic culture and they have good relations.

He then pointed to the capabilities of the cooperatives sector in Italy and said both countries should help the growth and development of the bilateral economic ties based on the cooperatives principle and multilateralism.

He noted that due to the historic reserves, cooperation of the two countries in the ICA can grow more and they can share their experiences.

Then Abdollahi pointed to the good political relation between Tehran and Rome and said comparing to other European countries, the tie between Iran and Italy is very good and this can help a great deal to the co-operations between the two states in the cooperation sector.

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In the meeting, Head of TPO Mr. Payman Pak pointed to the existing economic ties and MoUs between the two states and called for expansion of cooperation in the fields of food industries, medicines, health, environment, pesticide and fertilizer and greenhouse cultivation.

Then new Belgian Ambassador to Tehran Rizzo emphasized the good and sustainable relations between Tehran and Brussels and called for cooperation in the fields of ports, technology, knowledge-based, biopharming, chemicals, medical and the likes that both sides are interested in.

The Belgian diplomat also pointed to the existing capacities for cooperation between the two countries in the fields of machineries, machine carpet in the Flanders Region, medical equipment, medicines and food, industrial and agriculture machineries in the Wallonia Region and food industries, production of bread, sweet and chocolate in the Brussels Region of Belgium.

In the meeting, commercial attaches of Flanders, Wallonia and Brussels regions explained the capacities of their regions.

The trade between Iran and Belgium in recent years has mostly limited to trade in the fields of food industries, textiles, machine carpet, medicines, medical equipment, logistic and ports.

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In the meeting, the new Belgium envoy to Tehran Rizzo said it is his first ever mission in the Middle East country and said the economic section of the embassy is trying hard to connect with Iranian economic activists for boosting business between the two countries.

Accompanied by two commercial attaches of the embassy, he pointed to the role of Tehran Chamber of Commerce in creating development in the economic and trade ties of Iran and Belgium and announced readiness of the embassy for maximum use of capacities and capabilities of Tehran Chamber in developing economic ties of Tehran and Brussels.

Then Khansari, for his part, emphasized readiness of the chamber for cooperation with the Embassy of Belgium in Tehran for easing the economic ties and opening the existing ties, and briefed the envoy of the activities and capacities of the Tehran Chamber of commerce.

He then pointed to the arbitration center of the chamber and noted that Belgian companies can use the center for arbitration in case of dispute with their Iranian counterparts, adding that the chamber has recently won the arbitration seat in the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC).

He then pointed to holding trade webinars with other countries during the sanctions and pandemic at the chamber and recommended to hold a trade webinar between Iran and Belgium for making acquainted the business activists of the two countries with capacities of the two countries which was welcomed by the Belgian ambassador.

In the meeting, the commercial attaches of the Belgian Embassy briefed Khansari of major programs of the embassy for developing cooperation between the companies of the two states.

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