Iran, Armenia to launch joint B2B platform to strengthen trade relations

TEHRAN – The Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) and the Embassy of Armenia in Tehran have agreed to establish a joint digital platform to connect Iranian and Armenian businesses directly, aiming to expand bilateral trade and investment opportunities.

Tehran, Yerevan discuss expanding energy cooperation

TEHRAN – Iran and Armenia have held talks on expanding cooperation in the energy sector, including trade in petroleum products and potential supplies of liquefied gas, during meetings between senior officials of the two countries.

Iran, Armenia slash tariffs as trade pact deepens under Eurasia framework

TEHRAN – Iran’s Industry, Mining and Trade Minister said tariffs on 87 percent of goods traded between Iran and Armenia have been eliminated, as Tehran presses ahead with efforts to expand a preferential trade pact with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).

Iran, Armenia sign cooperation documents in different areas

TEHRAN- President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran, accompanied by a delegation of his cabinet members, visited Armenia to strengthen bilateral relations across transport, infrastructure, and trade sectors. During the visit, Pezeshkian met with top Armenian officials to discuss strategic cooperation, particularly in transit corridors, regional connectivity, and economic partnerships.

By Soheila Zarfam 

Pezeshkian seeks assurances in Armenia, will hit Belarus next

TEHRAN – Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian began a two-nation tour on Monday, visiting Armenia first to discuss pressing regional issues, including a recent U.S.-brokered deal with Azerbaijan that analysts warn could lead to the presence of American forces near Iran’s northern borders and block the country’s access to central Asia. 

Iran-Armenia trade approaches $1b as economic, tourism ties grow

TEHRAN - Bilateral trade between Iran and Armenia has reached nearly $1.0 billion, reflecting deepening economic ties between the two neighbors, according to Iran’s ambassador to Yerevan.

Armenian ambassador calls for boosting trade with Iran to $3b

TEHRAN – Armenia's ambassador to Iran Grigor Hovhannisyan has called for expanded bilateral cooperation to raise trade volume between Tehran and Yerevan to $3.0 billion, stressing that current economic ties fall short of the two nations’ strong political relations.

Iran, Armenia to expand trade ties

TEHRAN – The head of Iran's Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) has underscored the need to enhance trade cooperation between Iran and Armenia during a meeting with Armenia's deputy economy minister.

Iran, Armenia seek to strengthen cultural ties through expanded Persian language education

TEHRAN- Gholam-Ali Haddad-Adel, the director of Iran’s Saadi Foundation and Zhanna Andreasyan, the Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of Armenia met in Yerevan, Armenia on Friday to review Persian language education programs. 

Longest Iran-Armenia power transmission line reaches 90% progress

TEHRAN – A 270-kilometer power transmission line between Iran and Armenia, the longest overseas line in Armenia, has reached 90 percent of physical progress, IRIB reported.

Armenia seriously determined to invest in Chabahar port

TEHRAN- Deputy Minister of Economy of the Republic of Armenia Narek Hovakimyan emphasized his country’s serious determination to invest in Iran’s southeastern strategic Chabahar port.

Iran, Armenia sign barter trade agreement in Yerevan

TEHRAN - Iran and Armenia signed a barter trade agreement on the sidelines of the 3rd Eurasian Economic Forum in Yerevan on Tuesday.

Iran opens trade center in Yerevan

TEHRAN – Iran officially launched its trade center in Armenia’s capital Yerevan on Monday, IRNA reported.

Tehran, Yerevan discuss establishing joint free zone in Armenia

TEHRAN – Officials and private sector representatives of Iran and Armenia have discussed ways of increasing economic cooperation including the establishment of a joint free trade zone in Armenia, the portal of the Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (TCCIMA) reported.

Tehran, Yerevan to facilitate cross-border vehicle travel

TEHRAN - In a significant move to enhance tourism and cross-border collaboration, Iran and Armenia have signed an agreement enabling Armenian citizens to easily obtain customs documents for their vehicles when traveling to Iran and beyond.

Navasard festival celebrates Iran-Armenia cultural ties

TEHRAN - The third Navasard Festival, a vibrant celebration of the cultural and culinary ties between Iran and Armenia, commenced in Armenia's Sisian region on Saturday, marking a symbol of the longstanding friendship between the two nations.

‘From Lut to Ararat’: cyclists embark on tourism mission to Armenia

TEHRAN – Some motorcyclists from Kerman have set off on a 12-day journey to Armenia, symbolically riding “from Lut to Ararat” to promote tourism and cultural ties between the two regions.

Armenian teachers get to know Iran’s tourist gems

TEHRAN – A group of Armenian school administrators and Persian language teachers have paid visits to a number of places of interest across Iran.

Alborz-Norduz camper rally puts tourism front and center

TEHRAN - An international family rally tour, intended to introduce Alborz province’s tourism attractions to Armenians, started on Monday. 

Armenia to build a new highway leading to Iran

TEHRAN - The Armenian government has announced that it is going to borrow $254 million from the European Bank of Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to build a 24-kilometer section of a new highway leading to the Iranian border.

Iran, Armenia to bolster interfaith cooperation 

TEHRAN- The head of Iran’s Islamic Culture and Relations Organization (ICRO) and the supreme head of the Armenian Apostolic Church, Catholicos of All Armenians, met to discuss expanding interfaith collaboration between the two countries.

Tehran hosting Iran-Armenia Joint Economic Committee meeting

TEHRAN- The 18th meeting of Iran-Armenia Joint Economic Committee began in Tehran on Wednesday.

Iran, Armenia to develop veterinary cooperation

TEHRAN - Iran and Armenia are going to develop bilateral cooperation in the field of animal health and veterinary medicine.

Armenia eager for activity in Iran’s Chabahar Port

TEHRAN – Head of Iran’s Ports and Maritime Organization (MPO) Ali-Akbar Safaei has said Armenia is eager to take part in maritime activities in the Islamic Republic’s southeastern Chabahar Port, the TPO portal reported.

Tehran, Yerevan ink MOU on labor exchange, technical training co-op

TEHRAN – Iran and Armenia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to cooperate in the fields of labor exchange, technical and professional training, as well as, welfare and empowerment of the disabled, IRNA reported.

Iran, Armenia discuss ways of expanding customs co-op

TEHRAN – The deputy head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration met with his Armenian counterpart in Moscow, on Monday, to discuss boosting cooperation in borders, IRNA reported.

Iran inks deal to construct part of INSTC in Armenia

TEHRAN – Iran and Armenia have signed a contract for the construction of the Agarak-Kajaran route as part of Tranche 4 of the International North-South Transit Corridor (INSTC) in the Armenian territory, IRNA reported.