Economic Ties

Iran’s exports to ECO member states up 52% in 9 months: IRICA

TEHRAN, Jan. 19 (MNA) – Spokesman for Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) said that country’s exports of products to Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO)’s member states registered a 52 percent growth in current year.

Iran, Russia ministers to discuss energy ties

TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) – Iranian Oil Minister Javad Owji will discuss strengthening cooperation between Tehran and Moscow in the field of oil and energy with the Russian Minister of energy in Moscow.

Iran, Syria discuss boosting economic cooperation

TEHRAN, Jan. 16 (MNA) – Iranian envoy to Damascus and governor of Latakia in Syria discussed the ways of expanding economic cooperation between the two countries in various fields.

Iranian delegation to visit Iraq for economic talks

TEHRAN, Jan. 16 (MNA) – An Iranian economic delegation will leave for Iraq on Monday to discuss the expansion of cooperation in various fields.

Iran, Syria discuss operationalizing strategic deal: Khalil

TEHRAN, Jan. 14 (MNA) – Syrian economy minister has said that in his meeting with visiting Iran's road minister they had discussed ways to operationalize the strategic agreement signed between two nations in 2019.

Road Min:

End of Syria war new chapter in Tehran-Damascus economic ties

TEHRAN, Jan. 12 (MNA) – The end of the war in Syria is the beginning of a new era of economic relations between Damascus and Tehran, the Iranian Minister of Roads and Urban Development said.

Tajik envoy:

Iran, Tajikistan trade volume to reach 500 million euros

TEHRAN, Jan. 10 (MNA) – According to the agreements reached between Iran and Tajikistan, the volume of bilateral trade will increase to 500 million euros, the Tajik envoy to Tehran said, referring to long-term economic cooperation between two states.

Raeisi:

Development of economic coop. on agenda of Tehran, Ashgabat

TEHRAN, Jan. 09 (MNA) – Expressing that Tehran attaches special importance to the development of relations with neighbouring countries, Pres. Raeis said that the development of economic and transit cooperation is on the agenda of Tehran and Ashgabat.

Iran, Turkmenistan trade volume exchange up 84% in 2021

TEHRAN, Jan. 09 (MNA) – The trade volume exchanged between Islamic Republic of Iran and Republic of Turkmenistan in 2021 registered a 84 percent growth.

Iran, Turkey explore avenues for enhancing economic relations

TEHRAN, Jan. 03 (MNA) – Islamic Republic of Iran and Republic of Turkey explored avenues for broadening bilateral relations in economic field.

2nd ECO train from Pakistan en route to Istanbul crosses Iran

TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) – The second train within the framework of Asia Anew Initiative or the ITI Corridor left Pakistan for Iran and then Turkey on Dec. 29 with the coordination of customs and railways administration in those three countries.

Iran-KRG economic relations need to expand: Iranian official

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – The governor of West Azerbaijan stressed the need to enhance the level of economic relations between Iran and the Iraqi Kurdistan region.

Iran FM in presser with Iraqi counterpart:

Shalamcheh-Basra railway needs to become operational soon

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – In a joint press conference with his Iraqi counterpart, FM Amir-Abdollahian said that "We are determined that the Shalamcheh-Basra railway will become operational as soon as possible."

Masoud Barzani stresses enhancing economic ties with Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – Leader of the Iraqi Kurdistan Democratic Party Massoud Barzani in his meeting with the Ambassador of Iran to Iraq Iraj Masjedi stressed the development of bilateral relations in cultural, economic and trade fields.

Iran’s economy records 3.3% growth in first half year

TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) – Central Bank of Iran (CBI) released a report on Iran’s economic growth showing that Iran’s economy grew by 3.3% in the first six months of the current Iranian year of 1400.

Islamabad-Tehran-Istanbul railway project inaugurated

TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) – The Islamabad-Tehran-Istanbul railway project, known as the Eco Container Train (ITI), was resumed today by the container train move from Pakistan to Iran and Turkey.

ECO freight train to become operational after 10-year hiatus

TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) – After the passage of some months since the successful launch of Road Corridor project between Iran, Pakistan and Turkey, the countdown for the resumption of transit of the ECO freight train began on Tuesday.

IRICA:

Iran’s exports to ECO member states hit $10.5bn in 8 months

TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) – Spokesman for Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) put Iran’s export of products to Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) member states at $10.5 billion in eight months of current Iranian calendar year.  

Good negotiation can lead to a good deal: Parl. speaker

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – Referring to the ongoing Vienna talks between Iran and P4+1, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said that good negotiations can lead to a good deal.

Parl. Speaker:

Iran-Turkey comprehensive coop. doc. to boost economy

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said that a comprehensive cooperation document between Iran and Turkey will boom the economy of the country.

Iran, Afghanistan to expand trade relations

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – Deputy President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration for Resources and Management Development Affairs said that bilateral trade relations between Iran and Afghanistan will be promoted in current government.

Private sector to boost Iran-Syria trade relations: minister

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – "Iran-Syria trade relations should focus on the private sector, according to the Iranian Minister of Roads and Urban Development in a meeting with the visiting Syrian foreign minister on Tuesday.

Iran planning for $20bn trade with Iraq: official

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – Chairman of Iran-Iraq Joint Chamber of Commerce said that Iran is planning for a $20 billion trade with neighboring Iraq.

Israeli attacks on Syria cannot go unanswered: Syria FM

TEHRAN, Dec. 6 (MNA) – Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad said in Tehran Monday that Damascus welcomes any partnership with Iran in Syria, adding that Israeli attacks on Syria cannot go unanswered.

Iranian, Austrian deputy FMs stress expansion of trade ties

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – Mehdi Safari, Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Diplomacy held a meeting with Austrian diplomat Peter Launsky-Tieffentha in Vienna to stress the necessity of implementing bilateral trade agreements.

By: Mohsen Pakaein

ECO Summit and strengthening regional cooperation

TEHRAN, Nov. 28 (MNA) – Holding the 15th ECO Summit in Ashgabat with the presence of the Iran President is a very valuable and important opportunity to develop Iran's cooperation with neighboring countries, including in Central Asia and the Caucasus.

Iran, Zimbabwe expand ties with focus on foiling sanctions

TEHRAN, Nov. 28 (MNA) – Islamic Republic of Iran and Zimbabwe are expanding and developing bilateral ties in trade and economic fields with a focus on neutralizing sanctions imposed on both countries.

Pres. Raeisi departs for Turkmenistan to attend ECO Summit

TEHRAN, Nov. 27 (MNA) – At the head of a high-ranking political delegation, Iranian President left Tehran for Ashgabat, capital of Turkmenistan on Saturday evening to attend Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Summit which will be held on Sunday.

Iran, Turkmenistan discuss economic cooperation

TEHRAN, Nov. 27(MNA) – Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Diplomacy Mahdi Safari expressed Iran’s readiness to transfer experiences to Turkmenistan in various fields including technical engineering, nanotechnology and biotechnology.