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Iran defense minister pays tribute to Simon Bolivar
Tehran, IRNA - Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh paid his respects to the late Venezuelan politician, Simon Bolivar, by attending the tomb of the leader of the liberation revolutions of Latin America.
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Iran approves over $5 billion in foreign investment in key sectors
Tehran, IRNA – Iran's Foreign Investment Board approved more than $5 billion in foreign investments during its 286th meeting and the fourth session under the new administration, according to a statement from the Ministry of Economy on Wednesday.
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Iran, Afghanistan discuss finalization of Khaf-Herat railway project
Tehran, IRNA – The CEO of the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways has stated that given the proximity of Iran, Afghanistan, and China, the Khaf-Herat railway route is the only axis that can shorten transit times and reduce costs; thus, completing this railway according to a specific timeline is of great importance.
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Defense Minister: Iran after expanding economic ties with Venezuela
Tehran, IRNA – Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh stated that the Islamic Republic of Iran is seeking to develop economic cooperation with Venezuela.
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Iran, Russia very determined to develop ties at maximum level: VP
Tehran, IRNA—Iranian Vice-President Mohammad-Reza Aref has announced Tehran and Moscow's strong determination to strengthen bilateral relations to the maximum level.
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Iran-Russia power grids link-up to boost regional electricity supplies: Minister
Tehran, IRNA—Iranian Energy Minister Abbas Aliabadi says connecting the power networks of Russia and Iran would significantly increase the region's electricity supply capacity.
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Iran reports $3 billion in horticultural exports to over 100 countries
Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Mohammad Mehdi Boroumandi, announced that horticultural products account for nearly half of the country's agricultural export revenue, generating approximately $3 billion annually from exports to over 100 countries.
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Iran’s foreign trade at $72bn in 7 months to late October
Tehran, IRNA – Head of Iran’s Export Confederation, Mohammad Lahouti, has announced that Iran's foreign trade has reached $72 billion in the first seven months of the Iranian calendar year (March 20 – October 21, 2024).
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Iran launches direct cargo flight to UAE to import electronic, ICT equipment
Karaj, IRNA – Iran has launched direct cargo flights to the United Arab Emirates in an effort to import electronic as well as information and communication technology (ICT) equipment.
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Afghan delegation visits Iran to expand cooperation in rail transportation
Kabul, IRNA - A delegation from the Ministry of Public Works of Afghanistan (which is responsible for the development and expansion of Afghanistan in the field of road construction, service plans and design of rail and road projects) headed by Maulvi Mohammad Ishaq Sahibzadeh, Deputy Minister of Railways of this Ministry arrived in Iran at the official invitation of the Islamic Republic Railway Company.
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Iran, Russia call for developing North-South Corridor
Tehran, IRNA - The CEO of the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways, known as RAI, Jabbar Ali Zakeri, and his Russian counterpart Oleg Belozerov have emphasized enhancing cooperation on the North-South Corridor development.
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Iran possesses richest genetic reserves of pomegranates in world: Official
Tehran, IRNA – The director-general of the Iranian Ministry of Agriculture for tropical and semi-tropical fruits has predicted the production of 1,344,000 tons of pomegranates in Iran, adding that this country possesses the richest genetic reserves of pomegranates in the world.
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Iran to boost oil exports infrastructure on Kharg Island
Tehran, IRNA – The head of the Iranian Oil Terminals Company (IOTC) says that the oil export infrastructure will be developed on Kharg Island in the south of Iran.
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President Pezeshkian calls for speedy construction of Rasht-Astara railway
Tehran, IRNA -- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for efforts to expedite the construction of a key railway project in the north of the country.
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Iranian province reports bumper date harvest
Tehran, IRNA – The date harvest in Sistan and Baluchestan province, southeastern Iran, has been completed with the harvesting of over 300,000 tons, an official from the Agricultural Jihad Organization in this province has announced.
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Armenian parliament approves free trade deal between Iran and Eurasian Economic Union
Tehran, IRNA – The Armenian parliament has approved the free trade agreement between Iran and the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU).
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Iran foreign ministry calls on embassies to facilitate exports
Tehran, IRNA - Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said the ministry urged all Iranian Embassies to facilitate exporting of Iranian products, especially carpets.
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Iran’s Chabahar Free Zone Organization signs 4 MoUs with Armenian economic activists
Chabahar, IRNA - The Chabahar Free Zone Organization in Iran has signed four memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with Armenian economic activists to provide the necessary preparations and conditions for facilitating, accelerating, guiding, and supporting investment efforts in this zone.
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Energy minister inaugurates Khuzestan’s largest desalination plant
Abadan, IRNA — Iran's Energy Minister Abbas Aliabadi has inaugurated a major desalination plant in the southwestern province of Khuzestan, with a daily capacity of 25,000 cubic meters.
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Iran’s minister calls for implementing economic cooperation documents with Qatar
Tehran, IRNA - Iran's Energy Minister Abbas Aliabadi has met with Qatari Ambassador Saad Abdullah Saad Al Mahmoud Al-Sharif to stress implementing economic cooperation agreements between the two countries.
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Iran MPs pass bill on free trade agreement with Syria
Tehran, IRNA – Iranian lawmakers have passed the outlines and details of a bill amending the appendix to the free trade agreement between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Syrian Arab Republic.
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Iranian bank cards can be used in Russia
Tehran, IRNA - The Russian banking network known as "Mir" was connected to the Iranian banking network (Shetab) in a ceremony attended by Governor of Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Mohammadreza Farzin so that the bank cards of Iranians can be used in Russian banks from now on.
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Iran to make freight wagons for CIS members
Tehran, IRNA – The head of the Railways of the Islamic Republic of Iran says that the country and the members of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) have reached an initial agreement on the construction of 200 wagons.
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Iran unveils comprehensive geographic observatory system
Tehran, IRNA – Iran has unveiled its comprehensive geographical observatory system during an exhibition opened on Monday and attended by Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh.
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Iran's exports to Islamic countries rises by 17%: Official
Tehran, IRNA – Iran has recorded a 17% increase in exports to Islamic nations since the beginning of the Iranian calendar year on March 20, marking significant progress in international trade relations, the head of the Iran National Standards Organization said.
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Iran’s top environment official urges regional cooperation to tackle dust storms
Tehran, IRNA – Head of the Department of Environment of Iran Sheena Ansari has called for regional cooperation to help resolve the problem of dust storms faced by Iran and other countries in the region.
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Iran’s aluminum ingot production surpasses 350k tons in Mar.-Oct. period: IMIDRO
Tehran, IRNA – The Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO) has reported that Iran’s aluminum ingot production surpassed 350,000 tons in the period between March 21 to October 21, 2024.
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IOMOU approves Iran's proposal on remote inspection of ships in Indian Ocean
Tehran, IRNA – The Indian Ocean Memorandum of Understanding (IOMOU) on Port State Control has approved Iran’s proposal on how to conduct ship inspection through remote location, a senior official at the Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) of Iran has said.
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No impact on Iranian economy with Trump's election win: CBI chief
Tehran, IRNA- Governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI), Mohammad-Reza Farzin says Donald Trump’s victory as the next US president has nothing to do with Iran's economy or its financial growth.
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Iran proposes formation of joint economic commission with Sudan
Tehran, IRNA – Iranian Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade Mohammad Atabak has proposed the formation of a joint economic and trade commission by Iran and Sudan with the aim of developing economic relations between the two countries.