Iran, Armenia stress removing border obstacles, increasing transit capacity

TEHRAN- A joint meeting was held between Iran’s Deputy Minister of Transport and Urban Development and Head of the Road Maintenance and Transportation Organization, and a delegation from the Republic of Armenia, with the presence of Armenia’s Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Territorial Management, at the Nordooz border terminal.

Iran-EAEU trade on an upward trend: TPO head

TEHRAN- The Head of Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO), in a meeting with the Trade Minister of the Eurasian Economic Union, referring to the upward trend of trade between Iran and the member states of the union, emphasized the Islamic Republic of Iran’s determination to expand and deepen trade relations and strengthen ties between the private sectors of the two sides.

Iran, Iraq stress broader transport ties

Yasser Abdul Zahra Al-Hajjaj

TEHRAN- Iran’s Minister of Transport and Urban Development, in a meeting with Iraq’s ambassador in Tehran, highlighted the deep historical, cultural, and religious ties between Iran and Iraq, emphasized developing bilateral transport links in the rail, road, air, and maritime sectors, and reported efforts to resolve flight problems between Tehran and Baghdad.

Roadmap for developing Iran-Azerbaijan oil, gas cooperation reviewed

TEHRAN- The Minister of Oil announced a review of existing capacities for developing cooperation between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Azerbaijan in the energy sector and the follow-up of agreed areas within the framework of joint working groups.

Iran, Russia offer solutions to accelerate economic cooperation

TEHRAN- Iranian Oil Minister announced that Iran and Russia have offered bilateral solutions to remove existing obstacles and accelerate the implementation of decisions and agreements of the Joint Committee for Economic Cooperation.

By Mahnaz Abdi

Chinese embassy in Tehran hosts reception marking 77th National Day

TEHRAN — The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Iran held a reception on the evening of September 29 at the embassy to commemorate the 77th anniversary of the National Day of the People’s Republic of China.

‘Iran determined to strengthen ties with China to contribute to peace, progress in region, world’

TEHRAN- The Embassy of China in Iran held a ceremony on the evening of September 29 at the embassy on the occasion of the 77th anniversary of the National Day of the People’s Republic of China, which was attended by Iranian officials and diplomats from the embassies of different foreign countries.

Iran-Belarus trade reaches $76m in 2025

TEHRAN- On the eve of the Iran-Belarus Joint Economic Committee, the Director General of the Central Asia, Caucasus and Russia Office of the Iran Trade Promotion Organization announced: The value of trade exchanges between Iran and Belarus in 2025 amounted to $76 million.

Private sector’s 5 demands for expansion of export

TEHRAN- A member of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, emphasizing that the main problem of Iran’s exports is not a lack of production capacity, deemed it necessary to reform trade processes, reduce transaction costs, and create infrastructure for a sustainable presence in foreign markets.

Iran-Azerbaijan joint infrastructure projects nearly complete as trade grows

TEHRAN- Shahin Mustafayev, Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan, speaking on the sidelines of the meeting of the heads of the Joint Committee for Economic Cooperation between Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan, stressed the friendly and brotherly relations between Tehran and Baku and said: Despite existing tensions in the region, relations and cooperation between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Islamic Republic of Iran are developing in various fields, and this trend will continue.

Follow-ups return 60% of damaged petchem capacity to production cycle

TEHRAN- The CEO of the National Petrochemical Company, saying that this year, given the damage to energy facilities and the gas imbalance, tougher conditions are predicted for the industry, said: Through measures and follow-ups, 60 percent of the damaged capacity of petrochemical plants has returned to the production cycle.

Unloading of essential goods at northern ports accelerated

TEHRAN- The CEO of the Ports and Maritime Organization announced a more than 90% growth in the unloading of essential goods at northern ports and, referring to port and customs operations becoming 24-hour, reported a significant reduction in the unloading time of vessels and cargo dwell time at port terminals and the country’s transit borders.

By Mahnaz Abdi

Vietnamese embassy in Iran holds Vietnam–Iran business networking event in Tehran

From coffee to connectivity: Vietnam and Iran build practical business bridges

TEHRAN — The Vietnamese Embassy in Iran on the evening of September 27 hosted a Vietnam–Iran Business Networking Event at its embassy in Tehran, bringing together more than 50 businessmen active in different fields.

Iran customs nears 3-day clearance target

TEHRAN- Iran’s customs clearance times have fallen sharply, with the average dropping from 143 hours to 73 hours—roughly a 50 percent reduction—bringing the country within about one hour of its three-day clearance target. The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Finance is pursuing that goal as part of a broader foreign trade facilitation program.

New opportunities for Iran-India trade: from medicine, agriculture to transit

TEHRAN- The capacities of the private sector, Chabahar Port, the North-South Corridor, and the joint membership of Iran and India in BRICS have created new opportunities for developing trade, investment, and expanded economic cooperation between the two countries.

South Pars phase 11’s 12th well ready for production

TEHRAN- The acting director of the South Pars Phase 11 development project announced that the twelfth well of this phase has been prepared to enter the production cycle ahead of the winter season.

TCCIMA hosts specialized meeting with Iran’s commercial attachés in 5 countries

TEHRAN- Six commercial attachés, before departing for their countries of assignment, attended the 18th meeting of the Trade Facilitation and Development Committee of the Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (TCCIMA) to explain their plans and become aware of the concerns and demands of those active in the economy sector.

Central Bank takes 6 key measures to facilitate foreign trade

TEHRAN- The assistant to the Governor of the Central Bank in forex affairs announced an improvement in the process of returning export earnings and said: With the reforms carried out, more than $1.5 billion in export foreign currency has returned to the country.

South Pars ready for sustainable gas production in winter

TEHRAN- An official said: The South Pars Gas Complex, with the successful completion of overhaul operations at its refineries, has become ready for maximum and sustainable gas processing to meet the country’s needs during the cold months of the year.

Transport minister inaugurates 281km of highways, main roads in Sistan-Baluchestan

TEHRAN- With the presence of the Minister of Transport and Urban Development, 281 kilometers of highways and main roads in Sistan-Baluchestan province were put into operation. Of the inaugurated projects, 134 kilometers are in the south of the province, 89 kilometers in the north, and 58 kilometers on the North-South Corridor and coastal routes of the province.

Iran’s horticulture development adopts ‘Technology-Driven Development’ scenario

TEHRAN- According to the findings of the report "Future Studies of the Role of Research, Education, and Extension in the Development of Iran's Horticulture," the "technology-driven development" scenario was introduced as the proposed path for the development of Iran's horticulture in the horizon of Iranian calendar year 1420 (begins on March 2037).

New rigs added to drilling fleet as South Pars output rises

TEHRAN- The CEO of Pars Oil and Gas Company said: Three new rigs have been added to the country’s drilling fleet, an action that is an important investment for developing drilling capacity and accelerating the implementation of development projects.

Iran, Uzbekistan chambers of commerce stress MOU implementation, private sector cooperation

TEHRAN- Vice President of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, referring to the challenges created at the international level for Iran’s economy, said: “The strength of Iran’s private sector is that it implements whatever seems impossible to implement.”

‘Free zones ready to take on country’s major economic missions’

TEHRAN- CEO of Kish Free Zone Organization said that free zones are ready to take on country’s major economic missions.

ICCIMA hosts conference on organic medicinal plants

TEHRAN- The Conference on Development, Production, and Export of Damask Rose and Organic Medicinal Plants was held at the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture (ICCIMA) with officials and those active in industry sector.

By Mahnaz Abdi

Iran expands rail routes to China, targets higher-value exports: TPO

TEHRAN- At a press conference, Amir Roshanbakhsh Ghanbari, deputy for international business development at Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO), said Iran is negotiating with China to develop rail routes for goods transit, with part of Iranian cargo already moving to China via Yazd Dry Port. He said transport is a fundamental trade issue and current conditions impose restrictions.

By Mahnaz Abdi

Iran, Uzbekistan eye AI-driven agricultural co-op as trade delegation aims for $2b

TEHRAN- In a joint meeting and subsequent conference on agricultural cooperation between Iran and Uzbekistan, the two countries' agriculture ministers emphasized joint investment in AI-based modern farming, livestock breeding, and pasture development. With a large Iranian trade delegation present—comprising over 100 companies and heads of provincial chambers—officials outlined plans to boost bilateral agricultural trade from $200 million to $600 million within two years, while broader trade ambitions target $2 billion. Iran also highlighted its transport capacities to provide landlocked Uzbekistan with access to open waters.

Recovery of lost capacity at South Pars refineries accelerates

TEHRAN- The Manager of Integrated Planning at the National Iranian Gas Company announced the recovery of part of the lost capacity of South Pars refineries and said: Two phases of the Early Recovery Program have been completed.

Integrated production services contract signed for operation of 55 wells in Azadegan oil field

TEHRAN- With the signing of an Integrated Production Services (IPS) contract between Oil Exploration Operations Company and Dasht-e Azadegan Arvand Oil and Gas Development Engineering Company, a new chapter of synergy began in the field of protective production and increasing the recovery factor of the Azadegan oil field.

Targeted development of trade relations between Iran, Kyrgyzstan necessary: TPO head

TEHRAN- The Head of the Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) of Iran, in a meeting with Iran’s ambassador-designate to Kyrgyzstan, emphasized the necessity of targeted development of trade relations, identification of the two countries’ export capacities, and the dispatch and reception of trade delegations.