Economy

Tehran, Baku, Tbilisi, Ankara Agree on All-Out Multilateral Cooperation

The first quadrilateral meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Iran, Azerbaijan Republic, Georgia, and Turkey wrapped up on Thursday with a joint statement that called for expansion of quadripartite cooperation between the four states.

Iran, Kazakhstan Discuss Ways to Expand Trade Ties

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Kazakh counterpart Stanislav Vassilenko have held bilateral talks on the sidelines of the latest round of international talks on Syria crisis in Kazakhstan’s capital city Astana.

Iran, Georgia Resolved to Boost Trade Ties

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarfi and his Georgian counterpart Mikheil Janelidze have sat for talks over bilateral, regional and international issues.

Iran Leader Says People’s Economic Woes Resolvable

The Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution says he is well aware of the country’s economic conundrums and believes they can be overcome in the near future.

Iran’s Economic Partners Must Get Ready for End of JCPOA

A senior Iranian official has advised other countries, particularly the business partners of Tehran, to be prepared for an economy without the Iran nuclear deal.

Iran President Says Tehran, Baku Can Link Asia to Europe

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says Iran and Azerbaijan can turn into a connecting route between Asia and North Europe.

Chabahar, Gwadar Ports Great Chance for Iran-Pakistan Cooperation

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with Pakistan’s National Security Advisor Nasser Khan Janjua.

Iran FM in Islamabad Calls for Free Trade with Pakistan

On a visit to Pakistan, Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Iran pursues “free bilateral trade” with the neighboring South Asian country.

US Using Dollar as Economic Weapon against Other Countries: Iran

A senior Iranian security official says Washington has formally announced that it is using the greenback as an economic tool to impose its will on other countries.

Iran Playing ‘Very Important’ Role in Iraq’s Economy: Minister

Iraqi Minister of Electricity Qasim Al Fahdawi has hailed Iran's crucial role in Iraq’s economy, calling on the Iranian companies to play a more active role in reconstruction of the Arab country.

Iran-Russia Joint Economic Commission to Meet in Moscow

Iran’s minister of economy and finance is heading a huge business delegation in an official visit to the Russian capital of Moscow for talks on mutual economic cooperation.

Agricultural Collaboration Could Greatly Boost Iran-France Trade

Iran’s ambassador to France says the agriculture sector could play a big role in increasing trade between Iran and France, as the recent agreements signed between Tehran and Paris have paved the way for closer agricultural cooperation.

Iran Calls for Promotion of Economic Ties with Japan

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has called for expansion of mutual economic relations between Tehran and Tokyo.

“Iran FM’s Tour of Balkans to Boost Non-Oil Exports”

An economic official is optimistic that Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif’s recent trip to the Balkans could help raise Iran’s non-oil trade, as these countries have shown more willingness to engage in economic collaboration with Iran than western governments.

Iran Central Bank Insists on Ditching Dollar in Transactions

Governor of the Central Bank of Iran Valiollah Seif has written a letter to the Iranian minister of trade and industry to reiterate his earlier calls for removing the US dollar from all business transaction.

Iran Gets Closer to Removal of US Dollar from National Economy

Iran moved a step closer to a plan to ditch the dollar in its trade activities by announcing that purchase orders by merchants that are based on the greenback would no longer be allowed to go through import proceedings.

Foreign Investment in Iran Growing: Minister

Iran's Minister of Industry, Mines and Trade Mohammad Shariatmadari has highlighted the growing trend of foreign investment in the country.

“Tehran Ready to Boost Value of Trade with Sofia to $1bn”

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, in a meeting with Prime Minister of Bulgaria Boyko Borisov, has called for expansion of business ties with Sofia.

Boosting Trade Ties with Iran, Top Priority for Bulgaria: President

Sofia gives great priority to expanding its trade relations with Tehran, Bulgarian President Rumen Radev said, describing Iran as a “very important” country in the Middle East.

Iranian MP Urges Use of Alternative Currencies Instead of Greenback

An Iranian parliamentarian says using alternative foreign currencies in international financial transactions will ease psychological pressure on the dollar market.

Iran’s Khuzestan Ready to Attract German Investments: MP

An Iranian lawmaker says the southwestern province of Khuzestan has a great capacity to attract foreign investments, especially those by German companies, in the fields of energy, agriculture, and industry.

Iran Parliament Urges Gov’t to Rethink Economic Ties with France, UK

Iranian legislators have called on the president to reconsider plans to forge closer economic cooperation with France and the UK in protest at their roles in passing an anti-Iran UN resolution.

“India’s Interest in Closer Ties with Iran Only for Economic Reasons”

A senior political analyst is sceptical about India’s interest in development of its ties with Iran, saying New Delhi is just after securing the energy supplies it needs and gaining access to the region’s markets via the Islamic Republic.

Iran, India Sign 15 MoUs in Rouhani’s First-Ever Visit to New Delhi

Iran and India have inked 15 agreements in various fields, from an extradition treaty to cooperation in the development of Iran’s Chabahar port.

“Iran Nuclear Deal Could Make World Safer If US Remained Committed”

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has described the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers as a leading role model for resolving all problems across the region and the world, regretting that the US is not living up to its commitments under the deal.

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