TRADE

Iran, Turkmenistan's transit to boost regional trade

Tehran, IRNA - Iranian Minister of Roads and Urban Development, Rostam Qasemi, met with Turkmenistan’s deputy chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, on January 8 to discuss bilateral transport and transit.

Pakistani Senate committee undertakes mission to boost barter trade with Iran

Islamabad, IRNA -- As Pakistan has opened an informal border crossing with the Islamic Republic of Iran to facilitate local trade and movement of border residents of the two countries, members of the Pakistan Senate Standing Committee on Commerce are working on an agenda for facilitating border exchanges and barter trade with Iran.

Iran, Syria call for developing bilateral ties

Tehran, IRNA – Iranian Minister of Industry, Mine, and Trade Reza Fatemi Amin in a meeting with Syrian Prime Minister Hussein Arnous on Tuesday stressed the development of bilateral relations with Syria.

Iran's second Industry Exhibition opens in Damascus

Tehran, IRNA – Iran's second expert industry exhibition opened in Damascus of Syria, in the presence of the Iranian Minister of Industry, Mines and Trade, Reza Fatemi Amin and the Minister of Economy and Foreign Trade of Syria.

Bright vision of Pakistan-Iran Investment Company to boost bilateral trade ties

Islamabad, IRNA -- Managing Director of Pakistan-Iran Investment Company Limited (PAIR) has emphasized the need for both countries to know about the potential of each other's market to achieve economic targets.

Iran’s seven-month trade with ECO member countries grows 48.5%

Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s trade volume with the member states of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) during the first seven months of the fiscal year (March 21 – October 22) posted a 48.5% growth in comparison to last year’s corresponding period, according to the spokesman of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA).

Croatia seeking to deepen ties with Iran, says envoy

Hamedan, IRNA – The ambassador of Croatia to Iran said on Tuesday that his country was trying to deepen economic and political ties with Iran although the sanctions had faded good thoughts and objectives they had on this area.

FPCCI chief:

No time should be wasted in establishing Pak-Iran joint barter chamber

Karachi, IRNA -- The President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industries (FPCCI) expressing strong support for the expansion of bilateral trade with the Islamic Republic of Iran, called for practical steps by the two countries to remove obstacles and implement a mechanism to facilitate each other's trade.

Iran calls for acceleration of trade with Russia in Eurasia framework

Tehran, IRNA – Iran's Deputy Industry, Mines and Trade Minister, in a meeting with the Russian Ambassador to Tehran, urged acceleration of trade between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Russian Federation, especially within the framework of Eurasia.

Iran’s exports to Nigeria up by 8% in Q2, Q3 of 2021

Tehran, IRNA – An official at Iran Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) said that Iran’s exports to Nigeria in the first 6 months of the current Persian year (March 21-October 21) increased by 8 percent compared to the same period last year.

Iran, Russia to expand cooperation on grain industry, trade

Moscow, IRNA – The Russian Grain Union president and Iran’s ambassador to Moscow explored expansion of cooperation on grain industry and trade, underscoring creation of the required infrastructure, reducing trade costs, and paving the way for joint investments in this sector.

Iran, KRG officials discuss economic potential in bilateral ties

Tehran, IRNA – Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Diplomacy Mehdi Safari in his meeting with the officials of Sulaymaniyah and Halabja -in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq- called for facilitating trade ties.

Official says Iran had exports to 142 countries

Tehran, IRNA – The spokesman for the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration said that Iran has exported goods to 142 countries in the last seven months and had imports from 110 countries.

Pakistani advisor meets PM Imran ahead of Iran visit

Islamabad, IRNA -- Pakistan’s advisor on commerce and investment on Thursday met with Prime Minister Imran Khan ahead of his visit to Iran and discussed importance of the vital visit.

Diplomat vows to develop Iran-Kenya economic ties

Kashan, IRNA – Iranian Foreign Ministry representative Bahaeddin Hosseini said Iran and Kenya will promote economic cooperation.

Bazargan Border point linking domestic, int'l trades

Orumiyeh, IRNA - Bazargan as the most active border point in Iran, which is located in West Azarbaijan Province, has turned into the symbol of connecting domestic and foreign trades.

$575m worth of goods exported from Kordestan province in 7 months

Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s Kordestan Province Customs Supervisor Khalil Heidari said on Saturday that 575 million dollars of goods have been exported via the province in the last 7 months.

Pakistan says exports to Iran increased significantly

Islamabad, IRNA -- Advisor to Prime Minister of Pakistan for Commerce and Investment who is expected to visit Iran next month to attend a meeting of the Joint Trade Committee, says Pakistan's exports to the Central Asian countries and the Islamic Republic of Iran have increased significantly.

Expansion of industrial production to help develop trades

Tehran, IRNA - Focus on export of industrial production will help Iran boost trade ties with neighboring countries, an Iranian official believes.

Iran resumes exports to Saudi Arabia

Tehran, IRNA - Spokesman of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) Rouhollah Latifi released a report of Iran’s six-month trade with neighboring countries on Sunday putting Saudi Arabia on the list of the country’s export destinations as the two neighbors had stopped bilateral trade last year.

Iran prioritizing expansion of trade ties with Turkmenistan

Tehran, IRNA - Turkmenistan is among the top priorities of the administration of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi when it comes to expansion of relations with 15 neighboring states.

Joint barter chamber could enhance Iran-Pakistan trade

Tehran, IRNA – Head of Iran-Pakistan Parliamentary Friendship Ahmad Amirabadi Farahani said that the joint barter chamber was of significance, as it would enhance Iran-Pakistan trade.

Foreign trade stands at $10b during last Iranian month

Tehran, IRNA - From August 23 to September 22 (the sixth Iranian month Shahrivar), trade volume between the Islamic Republic of Iran and other countries stood at 10.635 billion dollars, according to customs administration.

Revival of ITI corridor, Pakistani trucks reach Turkey via Iran

Islamabad, IRNA -- A major development towards revival of Islamabad-Tehran-Istanbul (ITI) corridor took place as trucks of a big Pakistani logistic company reached Turkey through Islamic Republic of Iran.  

SCO full membership boosts economic, trade ties: Iranian official

Tehran, IRNA – Since being accepted as a member of regional and international organizations will help bolster economic and trade progress of each country, Iran’s permanent membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) will be fruitful for the Islamic country’s trade and economic relations, an Iranian official believes.

Iran-ECO trade hits $5b in past 5 months

Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s Customs Spokesman Rouhollah Latifi said that Iran’s trade with nine other members of Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) amounted to five billion dollars in the last five months.

Iran's annual home appliance exports rise up at $300m

Tehran, IRNA - The director-general of Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO)’s Office of Arabian and African Countries said on Saturday that Iran's exports of home appliances rise up to $300 million worth each year.

Official calls on forming border exchange council between Iran, Turkey

Orumiyeh, IRNA – Head of Iran and Turkey Friendship Group called on forming a border exchange council between Iran and Turkey to facilitate realization of the 30-billion-dollar target in trading.

Iran's share of petrochemical trade of region shows 2% growth

Tehran- IRNA- The director of planning and development of the National Petrochemical Company (NPC) of Iran said on Friday that Iran's share of the Middle East petrochemical products trade in the Iranian 1398 (ending on 20 March 2020) was 20.2 percent and reached 22.1 percent in 1399 (ending on 20 March 2021).

Iran pursuing economic diplomacy to promote global trade

London, IRNA - Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei's emphasis on the need for promoting economic diplomacy during his first meeting with the 13th administration indicates the significance of this sort of diplomacy in Iran's foreign policy as a top urgent mechanism.