Economic Policies

Iran proposes to set up permanent D-8 ICT Committee

TEHRAN, Jun. 27 (MNA) – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Diplomacy Mehdi Safri in his meeting with Secretary General of D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation Isiaka Abdulqadir Imam proposed to set up permanent D-8 ICT Committee.

TPOI plans to boost trade ties with African countries

TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) – The Deputy Head of Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPOI) for Export Markets Development Affairs said that the Organization is planning to boost trade ties with African states using a barter mechanism.

Promoting coop. with Africa Iran foreign policy strategy: VP

TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) – Iran’s First Vice President said that enhancing cooperation with African countries is the strategy of foreign policy of the current Iranian administration.

Energy min.:

Iran, Qatar to ink document to support private sectors

TEHRAN, Jun. 06 (MNA) – Referring to the effective role of traders in increasing bilateral volume of trade between Iran and Qatar, Iranian Minister of Energy said that a document will be signed between the two countries to back private sectors.

Safari:

Establishing trade ties with neighbors priority in 13th gov.

TEHRAN, Jun. 04 (MNA) – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Diplomacy Affairs said that building trade and economic relations with neighboring countries is prioritized in the current administration of President Raeisi.

Safari:

Tehran enjoys great capacities to boost coop. with ECO, BSEC

TEHRAN, May 30 (MNA) – Tehran is one of the most active centers for economic diplomacy, said an Iranian diplomat, adding that Iran enjoys great capacities for boosting cooperation with ECO and BSEC despite sanctions.

Iran, S Africa stress implementing mutual economic projects

TEHRAN, May 23 (MNA) – Islamic Republic of Iran and South Africa explored avenues for the implementation of bilateral economic projects.

Iran deputy FM:

Transport integration of ECO member countries need to expand

TEHRAN, May 23 (MNA) – The Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Diplomacy Mehdi Safari has said transit activities between ECO member countries should expand and tariffs rates should be coordinated and the same.

Oman to join Chabahar Agreement during Iran president's visit

TEHRAN, May 22 (MNA) – "During the upcoming visit of Iran President and Iran Minister of Transport to Muscat, Oman is expected to join the trilateral Chabahar Agreement," a statement by the Iranian Ministry of Transport and Urban Development said.

Iran, Slovakia emphasize strengthening economic ties

TEHRAN, May 17 (MNA) – Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Slovakia stressed the need to broaden bilateral ties in all fields, especially in the economic area.

Iran seriously pursuing goods bartering with Cuba: Safari

TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Diplomacy says that the issue of bartering goods with Cuba is being seriously pursued.

Cleric calls for helping gov. in implementing economic plans

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – This week's Tehran Friday Prayers Leader Ayatollah Ahmad Khatami said that President Raeisi's administration is making utmost efforts to help the needy people with the new economic programs.

Tehran-Doha to expand bilateral trade relations: Official   

TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) – Turning to the upcoming visit of Emir of Qatar to Iran, the Chairman of Iran-Qatar Joint Chamber of Commerce said mutual agreements signed between the two countries of Iran and Qatar will be pursued and implemented seriously.

20 Afghan investors receive Iran's residency

TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) – Twenty Afghan investors who were eligible to achieve the citizenship of the Islamic Republic and had gone through the legal process acquired the citizenship during a ceremony on Tuesday.

Persian Gulf region plays decisive role in regional economy

TEHRAN, May 09 (MNA) – Referring to the strategic position of the Persian Gulf and the Sea of ​​Oman, Major General Safavi said that the adoption of the ocean-based strategy plays a decisive role in the economic prospect of the region.

Iran, Russia to bolster cooperation in oil, gas fields

TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) – Islamic Republic of Iran and Russian Federation will strengthen their cooperation in the fields of oil as well as financial cooperation.

Iran urges Indonesia to use Chabahar Port for exports

TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) – In a meeting with Indonesia's deputy speaker, the Iranian Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade called for Indonesia to use Chabahar Port in southeast Iran as a regional hub for its exports.

S. Korea inflation hits 13-yr high

TEHRAN, May 03 (MNA) – South Korea's consumer inflation quickened far more than forecast and hit a more than 13-year high in April, boosting expectations in the bond market for more central bank interest rate rises this year.

IRICA chief:

Iran value of trade with neighbors hits 43% growth last year

TEHRAN, Apr. 12 (MNA) – Deputy Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance (MEAF) said that Iran’s trade value with neighboring states in the past year in 1400 (ended March 20, 2022) hit a 43 percent growth.

Raeisi stresses development of knowledge-based firms

TEHRAN, Mar. 29 (MNA) – PresidenEbrahim Raeisi described development of knowledge-based economy as one of the country's priorities and emphasized the quantitative and qualitative development of the complex.

EU plans to tighten sanctions on Russian oil companies

TEHRAN, Mar. 14 (MNA) – The EU plans to impose sanctions against Russian oil giants Rosneft , Transneft and Gazprom Neft and block investments in fuel production, media have reported on Monday.

Iran’s economy records 4.1% growth in 1st 9 months: CBI

TEHRAN, Mar. 14 (MNA) – Iran’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) witnessed a growth of 4.1% and 3.4% without oil in the first 9 months of the current Iranian calendar year of 1400 (from March 21, 2021 to Dec. 21, 2021), the Iranian Central Bank said Mon.

Envoy:

Very bright perspective seen in Iran-Uzbekistan trade ties

TEHRAN, Mar. 13 (MNA) – Referring to significant increase in relations between Iran and Uzbekistan, Iranian Ambassador to Republic of Uzbekistan said that bright future can be seen at all political, economic and cultural levels between two countries.

Iran selected as periodical chairman of ECO CC

TEHRAN, Mar. 09 (MNA) – The 19th General Assembly of Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO)’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry was held virtually with the participation of presidents and senior members ECO member states.

UAE invests $300mn in Iran under FDI in 13th govt.: TPOI

TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – Head of Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPOI) said that United Arab Emirates (UAE) invested $300 million in Iran under Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the current administration of President Raeisi.

Interior Min.:

Iran-Pakistan development of economic ties ‘inevitable’

TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) – Satisfying with the relations between Iran and Pakistan in political, security and defense fields, the Iranian Interior Minister said that the development of economic ties between the two neighboring countries is ‘inevitable’.

Kyrgyzstan ready to promote economic coop. with Iran: Envoy  

TEHRAN, Feb. 09 (MNA) – While expressing his satisfaction with investment of Iran’s private sector in Kyrgyzstan’s infrastructural projects, Kyrgyzstan Ambassador to Tehran emphasized the need for expanding cooperation with Iran in various fields.

Iran-Russia trade volume mounts to $4bn: FCS

TEHRAN, Feb. 08 (MNA) – Russia's Customs announced on Monday that the volume of trade exchanged between Iran and Russia in 2021 topped $4 billion, registering a dramatic 81.7% hike as compared to a year earlier.

Good news from Raeisi's visit to Moscow on the way: Jafari

TEHRAN, Feb. 07 (MNA) – Alireza Jafari, the official representative of the Russian Grain Union in Iran and a businessman based in Moscow, says the good news from Raeisi's visit to Moscow is on the way.