Economic Policies

GC approves plan to remove four zeros from Iran's rial

TEHRAN, Nov. 08 (MNA) – The Guardian Council has approved a long-debated plan to remove four zeros from Iran’s national currency, Hadi Tahan Nazif, the Council’s spokesperson, has said.

ECO members emphasize strengthening regional coop.: SG

TEHRAN, Oct. 28 (MNA) – The secretary general of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) says exchanging information and strengthening regional cooperation regarding the use of new technologies were emphasized by member states of body.

Iran-Oman ties have always been amicable: interior min.

TEHRAN, Oct. 27 (MNA) – Iran’s Interior Minister Eskandar Mo’meni has said that Tehran and Muscat have always established very close and amicable relations, especially in the recent years.

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Security basis for expanding economic coop. in ECO region

TEHRAN, Oct. 27 (MNA) – Iran’s Deputy Interior Minister for Security and Law Enforcement Affairs Ali Akbar Pour-Jamshidian says that security is the basis for expanding economic interactions in the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) region.

87% of trade with Russia exempted from Tariffs: envoy

TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) – Iran’s Ambassador to Russia said 87% of trade with Russia has been exempted from tariffs.

Tehran, Baku mull over mutually beneficial cooperation

TEHRAN, Oct. 13 (MNA) – Iranian Roads Minister and Azeri Deputy Prime Minister discussed current issues of Azerbaijani-Iranian cooperation in Baku on Monday.

Iran expects 20% rise in farmed shrimp output

TEHRAN, Oct. 13 (MNA) – Iran’s production of farmed shrimp is expected to increase by up to 20% in the three-month harvesting season that will end in late November.

VP Aref calls for fully utilizing Iran-Russia potentials

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Russia holds an important position in Iran’s foreign policy, Iran’s First Vice President said, adding that enhancing coordination and fully utilizing the two countries’ capacities remains a priority.

Iran, Russia ties boost regional economy: minster

TEHRAN, Sep. 24 (MNA) – Iranian minister of industry, mine and trade says that the strategic relations between Tehran and Moscow is a factor of the development of the regional economy, especially Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).

Tehran to host 22nd Iran-Pakistan Joint Economic Commission

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – The 22nd Iran-Pakistan Joint Economic Cooperation Commission will be held in Tehran on Sep. 15-16.

Pezeshkian calls for reducing reliance on oil revenues

TEHRAN, Sep. 11 (MNA) – Pezeshkian said the government is prepared to work with producers and entrepreneurs, urging them to identify the areas where state support is most needed.

Iran opens another section of costly road project in north

TEHRAN, Sep. 09 (MNA) – Iran has opened another section of a costly road project that connects the capital Tehran to resort areas along the Caspian Sea in the north of the country.

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China to continue energy cooperation with all countries

TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – China will continue pursuing a reasonable policy and carry out energy cooperation with all countries, including Russia, Official Spokesman of the Chinese Foreign Ministry, Guo Jiakun, said.

South Korean won listed for trade in Iran’s official exchange

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – The Central Bank of Iran (CBI) has added South Korean won (KRW) to the list of foreign currencies tradable in its official exchange market.

Mobarakeh Steel plays a critical role in Iran economy

TEHRAN, Aug. 06 (MNA) – Mobarakeh Steel plays a critical role in providing raw materials for pipelines transferring water from the Oman Sea and the Persian Gulf to central and eastern provinces.

Iran, Azerbaijan emphasize strengthening economic cooperation

TEHRAN, Jul. 29 (MNA) – Officials from Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan stressed the need to strengthen bilateral relations in the economic field.

Seyed Ali Madanizadeh elected as new economy minister

TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) – Seyyed Ali Madanizadeh was elected as Iran's Economy Minister, gaining majority of the votes in Iran's Parliament session.

China's policy synergy sustains growth, stabilizes employment

TEHRAN, Jun. 06 (MNA) – Amid mounting global uncertainties and a complex external environment, China is reinforcing its commitment to high-quality development to bolster economic stability and resilience.

China's economy on steady upward trajectory

TEHRAN, Jun. 06 (MNA) – Building on a positive start in the first quarter of 2025, China's economy is continuing to make steady progress, said Ding Lin, an official with the National Development and Reform Commission.

Iran plans to raise annual trade with Turkmenistan to $5bln

TEHRAN, May 31 (MNA) – Iran’s ambassador to Turkmenistan says efforts are underway to increase the annual trade volume between the two neighbors to $5 billion.

The Role of Free Zones in Advancing Qatar National Vision

TEHRAN, May 31 (MNA) – Qatar’s ambitious National Vision 2030 sets a transformative blueprint for the nation’s future.

50 trillion IRR to be invested in Tehran-Aprin Rail Dry Port

TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) – Iran has announced a 50 trillion IRR investment in the first phase of the Tehran-Aprin Rail Dry Port project, aiming to expand rail logistics and attract foreign investors.

ECO ministerial meeting to be held in Iran

TEHRAN, May 22 (MNA) – Iran is going to host a meeting of the agriculture ministers of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) member states in late summer.

Russians can use Mir cards for payments in Iran: official

TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) – Russian citizens holding bank cards connected to their national payment system, known as Mir, can now use the cards for making payments inside Iran, head of the technology department at the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) said.

Oil industry is driving force of Iran's economy: PBO chief

TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) – The head of Iran’s Plan and Budget Organization (PBO) described the oil, gas, refining and petrochemical industries as the driving force of the country’s economy.

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BRICS news digest for the previous week

TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) – TV BRICS based in Russia provides on its official website the BRICS news digest for the previous week.