Boasting a history of several millennia, rich natural resources, a young and highly educated workforce, and last but not least, a disdained geopolitical position, Iran is located at the crossroads of opportunities. Sharing international borders with 15 sovereign states, Iran ranks 17th in terms of geographical size and 18th in terms of population and the world, and provides access to a large market of around 600 million people across the region.
Apart from its rich oil and gas resources, Iran also has other valuable mineral reserves. With 1% of the world’s population, the country has 7% of the global mineral resources. In addition, Iran is one of the major global exporters of steel, petrochemicals, and cement.
Delegates from 18 member nations gather for the 39th meeting of the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development, aimed at fostering economic cooperation and development. Amman, Jordan. September 21, 2025. An Iranian delegation headed by President of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture, Samad Hassanzadeh was in attendance.
