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Uzbek Companies Invited to Meet Iranian Business Delegation in Tashkent

Uzbek Companies Invited to Meet Iranian Business Delegation in Tashkent

Here are the details of the delegation’s visit to Tashkent provided by Rouhollah Estiri, Director General of Department on Promotion of International Businesses at the Iranian Vice Presidency for Science and Technology:

The meeting of Iran-Uzbekistan Joint Commission of Economic Cooperation, due to be held on December 12 at International Hotel Tashkent is aimed at promoting relations between the two countries.

In the meeting, the state officials and the private sectors of the two countries will hold talks in a business atmosphere and try to remove the obstacles to the promotion of bilateral trade.

The two countries appear to have great potential for the enhancement of mutual cooperation, considering a 60-percent rise in the trade exchanges over the past recent years, the establishment of more than 100 factories in Uzbekistan with the assistance of Iranians, and the two countries’ cultural closeness.

On the other hand, the expansion of technological exchanges between the two countries would promote science in both nations and provide appropriate capacities for developing higher-quality products in various fields.

Accordingly, the Iranian Vice Presidency for Science and Technology plans to prepare the ground for the promotion of potential technologies in Uzbekistan and the expansion of technology cooperation between the two countries by dispatching 11 knowledge-based (high-tech) companies in various technological fields to the meeting of Joint Commission of Economic Cooperation.

 

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Iran Uzbekistan Business Meeting

 

The Iranian knowledge-based companies participating in the meeting include enterprises with expertise in advanced materials, biotechnology, agriculture and machinery, pharmaceuticals and medical equipment, IT, technical and engineering services, and financing.

In the sphere of advanced materials, the “Parsa Polymer Sharif” and “Baspar Gostar Arya” companies produce a broad range of plastic materials with use in the packaging industry, transportation, home appliances, construction goods (such as pipe, profile, foil, wire and cable), environmentally friendly plastic materials, and thermoplastic adhesive.

In the agriculture sector, renowned company “Khazar Electric” has patented tens of inventions, and has obtained international licence to export various products to different world countries, such as the goods for the processing industries, modern poultry farming, recycling, infectious waste treatment, as well as fruit and rice paddy dehydrator machines.

Moreover, with the annual capacity to produce 70 million seedlings and 2 million saplings, the “Nahal Gostar Royan” company has acquired a good knowledge of producing various tissue culture saplings, such as fruit saplings, the mechanized and industrial development of seedlings of vegetables, summer fruits, as well as ornamental and medicinal plants, and has also provided advisory service for 3,800 farmers in different parts of Iran.

Also, the Research and Development (R&D) department of the Iranian knowledge-based company “Zarrin Chemistry Gostar of the Middle East” has managed to standardize the processing and concentration of copper oxide ores with floatation method by using a chemical substance known as potassium n-octyl hydroxama. The products of the Iranian company would be available for use and function tests on copper ores in Uzbekistan, including for the Almalyk MMC company, and for developing scientific and technological cooperation with the copper mining companies of Uzbekistan.

In addition, the first producer of hemodialysis machines in the Middle East, the “Arya Teb Firooz” company, is in the delegation visiting Uzbekistan. The products of the Iranian company have sold well in the neighbouring states of Iran, and are being used for the dialysis of patients.

In the pharmaceutical sector, the “Arman Zist Pharmed” company, which produces high-tech products for the prevention and treatment of arthritis, hair growth products, and tranquilizers, is representing the pharmaceutical companies in the event.

The event will also be attended by “Reyton” and “Fan Gostar” companies, which represent the IT and the technical and engineering service companies, respectively.

The meeting also involves two financing and investment companies engaged in biotechnology and the transfer of technology of high-tech products. The event is expected to provide a good opportunity for the companies of the two countries to share the resources, work on investment, and guarantee the promotion of technology.

Iran Among Asia’s Top 5 Biotechnology Powers

Iran Among Asia’s Top 5 Biotechnology Powers

A report by Fars News Agency has studied the Islamic Republic of Iran’s standing in the region and the world in terms of progress in the biotechnology, an area of biology that involves living systems and organisms to develop products.

According to the report, Iran has been ranked among Asia’s top five producers of biotechnology products, and has taken the eighth place in the world ranking of biopharmaceutical manufacturers.

Iran has also made a long-term investment in bio-economy, the economic activities involving the use of biotechnology in producing commodities, the report added, saying Iran is expected to sell $31 billion in biotechnology products by 2025.

It has also highlighted Iran’s progress in the scientific and academic research on biotechnology subjects, saying the articles from Iranian researchers have been published in world-class journals.

In the contemporary era, biotechnology has many practical applications in pharmaceutical industry, agriculture, food production, medicine, animal husbandry, bioengineering, biocatalysis, biomass, and bioenergy.

Known as a clean and environment friendly approach, biotechnology continues to play a more important role in the economic growth of the nations.

Migratory Birds in Iran’s Miankaleh Peninsula

Migratory Birds in Iran’s Miankaleh Peninsula (27)

Miankaleh is a peninsula at the south-eastern end of Caspian Sea. It is located 12 km northeast of Behshahr city. The peninsula has been defined as a conservation area since half a century.

What follows are Mizan News Agency’s photos of migratory birds in the beautiful Miankaleh in autumn 2019:

Tehran, Tbilisi Discuss Bilateral Relations

Tehran, Tbilisi Discuss Bilateral Relations

Mr. Khvtisiashvili, who is in Tehran to take part in the third round of political consultations between Iran and Georgia, held talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif on Sunday evening.

In the meeting, the two sides talked about the current status of bilateral relations between the two neighbours, and discussed the ways to promote cooperation in various fields.

Zarif in Istanbul for High-Level Meeting on Afghanistan

Heart of Asia - Istanbul Process

Speaking to reporters upon his arrival in Istanbul on Monday morning, the top Iranian diplomat said, “The Heart of Asia conference, or the Istanbul Process, has been held to coordinate regional cooperation with Afghanistan in order to create stability and security in Afghanistan and also inclusive development.”

“Different countries have taken on different responsibilities, while the Islamic Republic’s responsibility deals with training in Afghanistan,” he noted.

“Under the current circumstances, the situation in Afghanistan is special, considering the presidential election and the developments surrounding the peace negotiations; and it is necessary, particularly for the regional countries and for Afghanistan’s neighboring states, to play a more active role in the peace process and the process of reconstruction of Afghanistan,” Zarif added.

“Therefore, this conference is a good opportunity for different countries to discuss these issues, the fields they can help Afghanistan, and also contribution to peace in Afghanistan,” the Iranian foreign minister stated.

The 8th Ministerial Conference of Heart of Asia (aka Istanbul Process) is themed Peace, Partnership, and Prosperity.

During the conference, Turkey is going to hand over its co-chairmanship, which it assumed in 2017 at the 7th Ministerial Conference in Baku, to Tajikistan.

Top Iranian Diplomat, Oman’s Commerce Minister Meet in Tehran

Ali bin Masoud Al Sunaidy, who is also the Omani chairman of the Joint Commission of Economic Cooperation between Iran and the Sultanate of Oman, has paid a visit to Iran for the 18th session of the Joint Commission.

On Sunday afternoon, December 8, the Omani minister held a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and gave a report about the session of Joint Commission of Iran-Oman Economic Cooperation.

In the meeting, the Iranian Foreign Minister highlighted the two countries’ great potential for cooperation in various spheres, and stressed the need for growing economic cooperation between the two states.

In turn, Al Sunaidy pointed to the achievements of the Joint Commission of Economic Cooperation, and explained the latest status of the bilateral economic ties.

14,000 Apply for Candidacy at Iran Parliamentary Elections

14,000 Apply for Candidacy at Iran Parliamentary Elections

In comments on Sunday, the spokesperson for the Iranian Election Headquarters said 13,896 people across Iran have applied to run for the Parliament, saying the number has grown by more than 15 percent compared to the previous round of polls.

The people who have applied to run for the Parliament include 1,605 women (12% of total) and 12,291 men (88% of total), the spokesman added, noting that 37 percent of the applicants are under the age of 40.

During the week-long process of registration, there was widespread speculation about the presence of renowned figures from the reformist and principlist parties in the polls.

The major figures who have dropped out from the race for the 11th parliamentary elections include the incumbent Speaker of the Parliament Ali Larijani, chairman of the Parliament’s reformists faction Mohammad Reza Aref, reformist lawmaker Parvaneh Salahshoori, former principlist speaker Gholam-Ali Haddad Adel, and former president of Iran Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

Meanwhile, a number of famous principlist politicians and activists have registered for candidacy, including former Ahmadinejad ministers Mohammad Hosseini and Ali Nikzad, former lawmakers Hamid-Reza Rasaee and Alireza Zakani, and Iranian state television host Vahid Yaminpoor.

Moreover, former mayor of Tehran and presidential candidate Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf applied for candidacy in the final minutes before conclusion of the registration period.

Among prominent reformist figures applying for candidacy for the Parliament seats are former Vice President for Legal Affairs Majid Ansari, former Vice President for Women and Family Affairs Shahindokht Molaverdi, former mayor of Tehran Ali Afshani, as well as incumbent lawmakers Mahmoud Sadeqi, Ali Motahari, and Eliyas Hazrati.

The Iranian Election HQ also saw other renowned figures register on Saturday, including Chairman of the House of Parties of Iran Abdul-Hossein Ruholamini, University of Tehran’s philosophy professor Saeed Zibakalam, and Eliyas Naderan who had a seat in the Parliament for three terms.

The parliamentary elections and the mid-term election of the Assembly of Experts will be held on February 21, 2020.

Iran, Georgia Hold Political Consultations in Tehran

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia Alexander Khvtisiashvili, who has visited Tehran for the third round of political consultations between Iran and Georgia, held a meeting with Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi on Sunday, December 8.

In the meeting, Khvtisiashvili highlighted the historical ties between the two countries, and expressed Tbilisi’s readiness and willingness to broaden relations with Iran in all fields.

The Iranian diplomat, for his part, pointed to the extensive cooperation between the two countries in the past years, and described the advantages that Georgia offers in the transit of energy and commodities as a good opportunity for the promotion of mutual cooperation.

Pointing to the problems caused by the imposition of the US’ unilateral sanctions against Iran, Araqchi said the sanctions could provide new opportunities for cooperation between the two countries.

Iran’s relations with its neighbours in the region, including with Georgia, are not affected by the foreign factors, he underlined, stressing the need for independent expansion of the bilateral relations.

Referring to the presence of a considerable number of Iranian nationals in Georgia, the Iranian deputy foreign minister emphasized the necessity for the resolution of consular problems and for the immediate signing of judicial documents between the two governments.

Araqchi also expressed hope that the extradition of prisoners and convicts between the two countries would be possible soon.

The Iranian and Georgian delegations also discussed the JCPOA and the regional issues, including the developments in the Persian Gulf and Abkhazia, in the fresh round of political consultations.

On Saturday, Georgian Deputy Foreign Minister Khvtisiashvili travelled to Isfahan and visited the Iranian city’s attractions.

Blood Bank Centrifuges Produced by Iranian Researchers

Blood Bank Centrifuges Produced by Iranian Researchers

According to Iran’s scientific calendar just four decades ago, glass capsules containing ampule drugs were imported from abroad, but today, in the wake of dramatic developments, significant advances have been made in the field of medical equipment.

Domesticising all the needed medical equipment is part of the country’s strategic plan for the foreseeable future, which is now being implemented by creative youth and dynamic companies.

Sina Ebtekar Samen is an engineering knowledge-based company in Mashhad that has focused on manufacturing medical devices. The company has been able to consolidate its position as one of the leading companies in the field by selling blood bank centrifuges as one of the few manufacturers of the device.

An official from the company says a similar foreign sample is priced at more than 35,000 USD, but the Iranian centrifuge is priced at about 15,000 USD.

For a brief review of Iran’s achievements in various fields of science and technology, check the book “Science and Technology in Iran: A Brief Review – 2019

He added that on the sidelines of the Exhibition of Laboratory Equipment and Supplies, they have been in direct contact with blood transfusion sites across the country and have been able to reach preliminary agreements to sell the product.

Blood banks spin a variety of containers as small as serology tubes and as large as blood collection bags. The things that set blood bank centrifuges apart are the need for temperature control, ergonomics, noise reduction, and high capacity

Sina Ebtekar Samen engineering company is working in four fields of biomedical refrigerators, medical and laboratory centrifuges, storage and transportation of blood and biotechnology products, and stem cell processing and maintenance systems.

The 7th Iranian Exhibition of Laboratory Equipment and Materials will be held at Tehran International Fairground from December 17 to 20. Those interested can visit the exhibition’s website at www.iranlabexpo.ir or call +982183533555.