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Today 14:29
Tehran, Moscow discuss expanding maritime transport cooperation
TEHRAN – Senior Iranian and Russian officials have held talks in Moscow to strengthen maritime and combined transport collaboration through the Caspian Sea, ahead of a joint meeting in Makhachkala.
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Today 14:25
Iran, Kenya eye trade expansion with innovation hub, direct flights
TEHRAN – Iran and Kenya are exploring new avenues to deepen bilateral trade and technological cooperation, including plans to establish a permanent Iranian product exhibition center in Nairobi, a joint innovation hub, and a direct Tehran–Nairobi flight, officials said during a meeting between the Kenyan ambassador and the Iran–East Africa Joint Chamber of Commerce.
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Today 14:04
Iran, Kuwait sign comprehensive document at joint economic committee meeting
TEHRAN – The 13th session of the Iran-Kuwait Joint Economic Committee concluded with the signing of a five-point memorandum of cooperation between Mohammad Ali Dehqan-Dehnavi, Iran’s deputy industry minister, and Marwa Baddah Al-Juaidan, acting assistant undersecretary of Kuwait’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
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2025-11-05 16:58
By Zheng Weiyu
Shanghai CIIE: A dynamic platform showcasing Iran-China partnership
BEIJING – As the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) unfolds in Shanghai, its significance extends beyond being a premier international trade event. It represents a crucial bridge for deepening the comprehensive strategic partnership between Iran and China.
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2025-11-05 16:27
Iran’s road network handles 9.5m tons of transit cargo in 7 months
TEHRAN – Iran’s road transport network carried more than 9.49 million tons of transit cargo in the first seven months of the current Iranian year (March to October 2025), according to the Road Maintenance and Transportation Organization.
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2025-11-05 15:01
Iran, Kuwait move to clear trade barriers in joint committee talks
TEHRAN– Iran and Kuwait have agreed to step up efforts to remove trade obstacles and strengthen bilateral exchanges during the two countries 13th Joint Economic Committee meeting held in Kuwait.
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2025-11-05 14:53
Iran’s railway emerges as key transit link between India, Russia
TEHRAN – Iran’s railway network is set to play a central role in connecting Mumbai to Moscow through the International North–South Transit Corridor (INSTC), as senior Iranian and Indian officials push to accelerate regional transport cooperation.
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2025-11-04 16:03
17th bitumen, asphalt, machinery exhibition opens in Tehran
TEHRAN – Iran’s 17th Bitumen, Asphalt and Machinery Exhibition opened on Tuesday, bringing together 54 domestic companies for a three-day event hosted by the Road, Housing and Urban Development Research Center.
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2025-11-04 15:57
China sees Iran as an attractive investment destination
TEHRAN – Chinese companies view Iran as an appealing destination for industrial investment, said Tan Kai, President of the Iran Federation of Overseas Chinese Association, during a forum on economic cooperation opportunities between the two countries.
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2025-11-04 15:54
Iran, Oman move to accelerate PTA implementation, sign industrial committee MOU
TEHRAN – Iran and Oman have agreed to accelerate the implementation of their preferential trade agreement and expand industrial cooperation through a newly formed bilateral industrial committee, according to Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO).
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2025-11-03 15:20
Pezeshkian inaugurates 4 key water, power projects across Iran
TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian on Monday inaugurated four major water and power projects nationwide via video conference, marking a new step in expanding Iran’s renewable energy capacity and improving water infrastructure.
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2025-11-03 15:13
Iran, China stress creation of joint cooperative committee to boost economic ties
TEHRAN – Iran and China have agreed to form a joint cooperative committee to enhance collaboration in key economic sectors, including agriculture, mining, petrochemicals, and joint investment, officials from both sides said during a meeting in Tehran.
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2025-11-03 15:03
Tehran hosting 25th intl. Industry Exhibition
TEHRAN – The 25th International Industry Exhibition has opened at Tehran’s Permanent International Fair Grounds, bringing together more than 300 Iranian and foreign companies to showcase the latest industrial technologies, equipment, and engineering solutions.
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2025-11-02 17:04
Iran, Pakistan discuss ways to strengthen trade, economic co-op
TEHRAN- Iran's ambassador in Islamabad and Pakistan's Commerce Minister met and discussed ways to strengthen bilateral trade and economic cooperation.
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2025-11-02 16:56
License issued for establishing Iranian products, services trade, marketing center in Baghdad
TEHRAN- The Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPO) has issued the preliminary license for the establishment of an Iranian products and services commercial and marketing center in Baghdad, Iraq, to the Organization of Specialists and Managers.
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2025-11-02 14:18
Alborz, Russia sign industrial co-op deal to boost exports, technology transfer
TEHRAN – An industrial cooperation memorandum of understanding (MOU) has been signed between Iran’s Alborz Province and Russia to expand exports, promote technology transfer, and apply modern innovations such as artificial intelligence (AI) in industrial production, officials said.
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2025-11-01 16:00
Distributed power plants to be built in 1,000 locations nationwide
TEHRAN – Energy Minister Abbas Aliabadi said on Saturday that distributed power plants will be established in 1,000 locations across the country by the end of this year, emphasizing the importance of civil defense principles in the water and electricity sectors.
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2025-11-01 15:52
Iran, China launch joint rice research center to develop high-yield hybrid varieties
TEHRAN – Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture has announced the establishment of a joint Iran–China Rice Research Center aimed at developing drought-resistant hybrid rice varieties with yields exceeding six tons per hectare, as part of broader agricultural cooperation under the two countries’ 25-year partnership agreement.
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2025-11-01 15:50
12 flare gas recovery, sales contracts signed under president’s directive
TEHRAN – Twelve contracts for the recovery and sale of flare gas from oilfields in southern Iran were signed on Saturday via video conference in the presence of President Masoud Pezeshkian and Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad, according to the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC).
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2025-10-31 15:31
Exhibition of new oil, gas, refining, petchem technologies opens in Isfahan
TEHRAN – The fourth edition of Iran’s exhibition on new technologies in the oil, gas, refining, and petrochemical industries opened Thursday evening at the Isfahan International Exhibition Center, bringing together leading domestic and international experts to showcase the latest advancements and promote cooperation across the energy sector.
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2025-10-31 15:27
Govt. targets investment growth in free trade zones to drive production
TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance, Seyed Ali Madanizadeh, said the government’s top economic priority for the Iranian year 1404 (2025–26) is to attract investment to boost production, with free trade zones positioned as key drivers of national growth.
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2025-10-31 15:23
Intl. Steel Industry Exhibition opens in Kish with 250 domestic, foreign firms
TEHRAN – The 27th Iran Steel Industry Exhibition has opened on Kish Island with the participation of 250 companies from Iran and abroad, showcasing the latest technological and industrial achievements in the sector.
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2025-10-29 16:57
Govt. finalizes comprehensive maritime-based development plan with 56 articles
TEHRAN – The representative of the president for coordinating maritime-based development policies said the government has completed and approved a comprehensive plan for sea-based development consisting of 56 articles, aimed at strengthening the participation of the public and private sectors alongside the government.
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2025-10-29 16:55
Iran, Indonesia to revive joint economic committee to boost bilateral cooperation
TEHRAN – Iran and Indonesia have agreed to relaunch their Joint Economic Committee to expand trade and technological collaboration, Iranian Minister of Information and Communications Technology Seyed Sattar Hashemi said in a meeting with Indonesian Ambassador Rouliansyah Roy Soemirat in Tehran.
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2025-10-29 16:55
Iran’s renewable power capacity surpasses 2,700 MW
TEHRAN – Iran’s renewable energy capacity has exceeded 2,700 megawatts, according to Mohsen Tarztalab, deputy energy minister and head of the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Organization (SATBA), who emphasized the need for stronger facilitation by distribution companies to maintain the pace of growth, particularly in small-scale solar systems.
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2025-10-28 16:03
Iran ranks 79th globally in organic production
TEHRAN – Iran ranks 79th among 280 countries worldwide in the production of organic products, according to Seyed Reza Nourani, head of the Iran Organic Association.
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2025-10-28 16:02
Tehran hosts intl. power distribution conference focused on digital transformation
TEHRAN – The 29th International Conference on Power Distribution Networks opened on Saturday at the Niroo Research Institute, with the participation of officials and specialists from Iran’s electricity industry.
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2025-10-28 15:39
Iran, Uzbekistan explore trade potential to strengthen economic ties
TEHRAN – Uzbekistan’s Ambassador to Iran Fariddin Nasriev met with Mohammad Ali Dehghan Dehnavi, head of Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) and deputy minister of industry, mining and trade, to discuss ways to expand bilateral economic relations and develop trade cooperation between the two countries.
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2025-10-27 15:03
Petchem projects under Iran’s 7th Development Plan reach 60% progress
TEHRAN – Iran’s National Petrochemical Company (NPC) announced that projects included in the country’s Seventh National Development Plan have achieved an average progress rate of 60 percent, with an estimated total investment requirement of around $26 billion.
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2025-10-27 14:57
Railway link seen vital to achieving $30b Iran-Turkey trade target
TEHRAN – Iran’s railway head highlighted the pivotal role of rail transport in meeting the $30 billion trade goal set by the presidents of Iran and Turkey, emphasizing the need for enhanced cooperation and infrastructure facilitation to expand freight and passenger transport between the two neighbors.