The head of the Iran-Pakistan Joint Chamber of Commerce has called for moving towards free trade between the two countries, saying the chamber was pursuing negotiations to remove trade barriers and create a more stable framework for bilateral commerce. Abdolhakim Rigi Mirjaveh said the joint chamber was following up on the issue of free trade...

Australia’s stable economy, high purchasing power and diverse consumer market provide significant opportunities for Iranian exporters, the head of the Iran-Australia Joint Chamber said, highlighting the potential for products such as saffron, pistachios and dates to expand their presence in the country. Hamidreza Managhebi said Australia’s high per-capita income and purchasing power made it an...

The president of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture has proposed establishing a joint committee with Mexico to help expand trade and investment ties between the two countries. Samad Hassanzadeh made the proposal during a meeting with Guillermo Puente Ordorica, Mexico’s ambassador to Tehran, held to discuss ways of strengthening bilateral economic cooperation....

Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri Ghezeljeh praised the private sector’s role in maintaining production and meeting people’s needs despite economic pressures, saying greater private-sector participation would make the economy more productive and innovative. Speaking at a Sunday meeting with the president and members of the board of directors of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and...

Iran’s Golestan province is seeking to establish a direct flight between Gorgan and Dushanbe to facilitate business travel and strengthen economic ties with Tajikistan, the head of the Gorgan Chamber of Commerce said. Hamid Yousefi said a recent trade delegation from Golestan to Tajikistan included the provincial governor, three members of parliament and about 45...