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TRADE COOPERATION ROADMAP OF IRAN-EURASIA TO BE FINALIZED IN MOSCOW
Iran’s main goal in Moscow is to agree on a roadmap for economic cooperation with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), said Industry, Mining and Trade Minister Mohammad Atabak on Tuesday, as he arrived in Russia for talks and to attend the first joint committee on implementing a free trade agreement.“At the end of May, we began implementing the free trade agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union, and in practice this agreement has entered into force. Continua a leggere
IRAN, UZBEKISTAN RAILWAYS EYE 2026 TARGET OF 2M TONS CARGO EXCHANGE
Iran and Uzbekistan aim to handle 2 million tons of cargo between their rail networks by 2026, the head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways Jabarali Zakeri said on Tuesday after meeting with Uzbekistan Railways Chairman Zufar Narzullaev.Zakeri said wagon traffic between the two countries is currently operational, with 476,000 tons moved in the first eight months of this year. Continua a leggere
IRAN RANKS 70TH WORLDWIDE IN 2025 INNOVATION INDEX; EXCEL IN DOMESTIC MARKETS
The latest 2025 Global Innovation Index (GII) showed that Iran ranks 70th among 139 countries worldwide, while achieving notable positions in specific indicators such as “domestic market size” at 8th and “patents relative to GDP” at 14th. Continua a leggere
TALIBAN, IRAN AGREE TO INCREASE BILATERAL TRADE TO $10 B
Iran and Taliban officials have met to stress increasing the bilateral trade between Tehran and Kabul to $10 billion. Continua a leggere
BANKING RESTRICTIONS BETWEEN IRAN, AZERBAIJAN LIFTED
Deputy Prime Minister of Azerbaijan Shahin Mustafayev says that there are no more banking restrictions between his country and the Islamic Republic of Iran.Shahin Mustafayev, Deputy Prime Minister of Azerbaijan, highlighted the importance of expanding bilateral cooperation during the Iran-Azerbaijan Joint Economic Cooperation Commission meeting on Monday. Continua a leggere
NEW PIPELINE SECURES STABLE GAS PRODUCTION AT SOUTH PARS PHASE 16
The Iranian Offshore Engineering and Construction Company (IOECC) has completed a new offshore and onshore pipeline for phase 16 of the South Pars gas field, ensuring stable production from the platform, the project manager said. Continua a leggere
INDUSTRY MINISTRY UNVEILS PLAN TO BOOST SME EXPORTS THROUGH CONSORTIA, GLOBAL MARKET INTEGRATION
Iran’s Ministry of Industry, Mining and Trade has outlined new measures to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in boosting their exports, according to the Small Industries and Industrial Parks Organization (ISIPO).Ahmad Javanmardi, director of market development and international affairs at the organization, said SMEs play a key role in production but often lack specialized export, trade and exhibition departments. Continua a leggere
RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS SECURE $4B FUNDING
Iran’s Economic Council authorized the National Development Fund (NDF) to invest in building 8,000 megawatts of renewable energy capacity, with an estimated cost of around $3.95 billion, IRNA reported.The approval follows a Leader-endorsed authorization allowing the fund to invest in the energy sector and a resolution by the NDF’s governing board. Continua a leggere
ON-OIL EXPORTS GROW 12% UNDER CURRENT GOV’T
Official figures show that non-oil exports climbed from $50 billion to $56 billion during the first year of the current administration, starting from July of last year. Petrochemical and oil-based industries accounted for the largest share with $27.2 billion, followed by the mining and mineral industries at $13.5 billion. Industrial goods contributed $8.8 billion, while agriculture products added $6.1 billion.Continua a leggere
STEEL EXPORTS POST 17% RISE, HIT NEARLY $3B IN FIVE MONTHS
Iran’s steel exports grew 17% in volume in the first five months of the calendar year (began on March 21), reaching 796,000 tons, while export revenues rose 10% to almost $3 billion, the Iranian Steel Producers Association (ISPA) said in a new report. Continua a leggere
RAIL FREIGHT THROUGH IRANIAN PORTS RISES 14% IN 5 MONTHS ON YEAR
Iran moved about 3.6 million tons of cargo through its ports by rail in the first five months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-August 22), up 14 percent from the same period last year, the head of commercial affairs at Iran Railways said.Abedin Hadinejad Lajimi told state media that trains, with capacities of 2,400 to 4,000 tons, play a vital role in clearing port traffic, cutting air pollution and linking ports to domestic destinations. Continua a leggere
INDIA WEIGHING IMPACT OF US MOVE TO REPEAL CHABAHAR PORT WAIVER
India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday reacted to the US withdrawal of the sanctions waiver that allowed India to develop Iran’s Chabahar port, saying it was “examining its implications” for New Delhi.”We have seen the US press statement regarding the revocation of the sanctions waiver for Chabahar Port. We are presently examining its implications for India,” MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal told the media, Hindustan Times reported. Continua a leggere
SOUTH PARS REFINERIES READY TO MEET WINTER GAS DEMAND, OFFICIAL SAYS
Iran’s South Pars Gas Complex has accelerated strategic projects and boosted efficiency to ensure stable gas production for the coming cold season, a senior official said.Mohammadreza Joulaei, director of coordination and production oversight at the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC), said reliable power supply systems remain a critical priority for the refineries and require constant monitoring. Continua a leggere
ISFAHAN HOLDS FIRST INVESTMENT EXPO TO ATTRACT DOMESTIC, FOREIGN CAPITAL
The first Isfahan International Investment Expo (ISINEX 2025) opened on Wednesday in the central Iranian city to attract domestic and foreign investment.The two-day event opened with remarks by Amir Keshani, president of the Isfahan Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture, who said the province faced a choice between growth and decline. Continua a leggere
