Economic Ties

Iran, Japan ink MoU to expand trade-economic cooperation

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – Trade officials from Iran and Japan signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Monday to develop and expand cooperation in the trade and economic fields.

Senior cleric hails growth in Iran non-oil exports since rev.

TEHRAN, Dec. 19 (MNA) – Tehran Provisional Friday Prayers Leader Hojjat-ol-Islam Mohammad Hassan Abu Torabi Fard says that the country's non-oil exports could rise to $70 billion from the current $45 billion through facilitating exports.

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Afghanistan emphasizes expanding trade activities with Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – Afghan Minister of Industry and Commerce Alhaj Nooruddin Azizi has said that his country is willing to enhance trade-economic ties with Iran.

Trip to Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan fruitful: Pezeshkian

TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran says that his trip to Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan and meetings with officials and leaders of several countries yielded good results.

Iran most efficient transit route for Kazakhstan: Pezeshkian

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says that Iran is the most efficient transit route for the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Pezeshkian stresses stepped-up trade with Kazakhstan

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian said before leaving for Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan Wednesday that the trade level between Iran and its northern neighbors is low, stressing intensified efforts to boost those commercial ties.

Iran eager to enhance economic, industrial coop. with Belarus

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref says that the country is keen to enhance trade, economic, and industrial interaction with the Republic of Belarus.

Tehran hosts 7th meeting of BRICS Working Group

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – The 7th Meeting of the BRICS Working Group on Research Infrastructures and Mega-Science Projects kicked off in Tehran’s Azadi Hotel on Monday.

Pakistan-Iran-Turkey freight train to resume activity soon

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – Pakistan’s railways minister announced that the ECO freight train linking Islamabad, Tehran, and Istanbul will resume operations on December 31, emphasizing the country’s interest in expanding regional connectivity with Iran.

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Iran-UAE relations deep rooted in historical, cultural bonds

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Roads and Urban Development Farzaneh Sadegh has said that the relations between Iran and the United Arab Emirates is deep rooted in the historical and cultural bonds.

ECO potentials contribute to more regional coop.:FM Araghchi

TEHRAN, Nov. 28 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Friday that the potentials that the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) provides to member states will contribute to increased cooperation in the region.

Iran, Turkey emphasize boosting bilateral trade

TEHRAN, Nov. 26 (MNA) – Industry officials from Iran and the Republic of Turkey have stressed the necessity of enhancing bilateral trade volume, emphasizing the high potential of the two countries for a major leap in trade exchange.

Iran’s industry minister heads to Istanbul for ECO Summit

TEHRAN, Nov. 25 (MNA) – Iran’s Minister of Industry Mohammad Atabak left Tehran for Turkey's Istanbul Tuesday to participate in the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Summit which is held for the first time in 20 years at the ministerial level.

Taliban industry minister visits Iran

TEHRAN, Nov. 15 (MNA) – Taliban's Minister of Commerce and Industry Nooruddin Azizi arrived in Iran’s Sistan and Baluchestan province via Milak Border Terminal on Saturday at the head of a high-ranking economic delegation.

Ghalibaf holds meeting with Iranian, Pak economic activists

TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf held an expert-level meeting with the entrepreneurs and economic activists of Iran and Pakistan in Karachi on Friday.

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Iran’s interior minister holds meetings with counterparts

TEHRAN, Oct. 29 (MNA) – Iran’s Interior Minister, Eskandar Momeni, held separate bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Pakistan, and Oman.

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.

Pakistan’s interior minister in Tehran for ECO Summit

TEHRAN, Oct. 28 (MNA) – The Pakistani Interior Minister arrived in Tehran on Tuesday.

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.

All options on table over China rare-earth threat: EU chief

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Brussels is considering all options to react to China’s rare-earth threat.

Turkmen envoy stresses boosting economic ties with Iran

TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) – Turkmenistan’s Ambassador to Iran termed expansion of cooperation with neighboring Iranian provinces as a key priority.

Tehran to host Iran-Eurasia strategic forum on economy

TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – Iranian tech and start-up companies plan to attend a forum to discuss pathways for expanding their exports to the Eurasian Economic Union.

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.

Iran’s economic ties with China are pursued seriously: min.

TEHRAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) – Iran’s minister of Economic Affairs and Finance (MEAF) says that the country’s trade-economic relations with China is being followed up on with seriousness.

Azerbaijan to extend gas supplies to Nakhchivan via Iran

TEHRAN, Aug. 27 (MNA) – Azerbaijan has reached an agreement to extend the delivery of natural gas to the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic through Iranian territory.

Iran denies reports its oil is stacking up at sea

TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) – An Iranian Oil Ministry source has denied reports suggesting that the country is grappling with an increasing stock of crude oil held afloat.