During the meeting both sides reviewed ways to develop bilateral cooperation.Coulibaly presented a report on the history of establishing Cotton and Cashewnut council in Côte d’Ivoire, saying it is aimed at organizing issues related to the two products.Cotton and cashewnut are being produced in central and northern parts of Côte …
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Pakistan committed to enhance economic ties with Iran: Pak min
He made the remarks during a meeting in Islamabad with Ambassador of Iran to Pakistan Mehdi Honardoost.The minister added Pakistan is serious about removing trade barriers to expand economic cooperation with Iran.He said the finance ministry would continue to support efforts for further strengthening of the brotherly relations between Tehran …
Read More »IMO chief lauds Iran role in fighting piracy
'We appreciate very much the Iranian government's efforts in tackling piracy issue in the region,' Secretary-General of the IMO Kitack Lim said in an interview with Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA).He also referred to the Iranian navy's role in helping and guiding other countries' navies and noted that Iran has …
Read More »Iran, IMO to promote cooperation
Zarif and Lim met a forum on the 70th anniversary of International IMO and the World Maritime Day in Tehran.Iran has had significant progress in shipping and maritime industry, and has contributed to a more secure maritime environment by confronting pirates, IMO Secretary General said.IMO was founded 70 years ago …
Read More »Iran ranked 21st in global maritime industry: Minister
'Iran is among the top 25 shipping lines in the world,' said Abbas Akhoundi, Minister of Road and Urban Development, addressing a ceremony held to mark the 70th anniversary of International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the World Maritime Day.Sixty percent of the global oil and oil substances is shipped by …
Read More »Foreign commuters using Shalamcheh border
In an exclusive interview with the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) on Saturday, Ahmed Nasser dismissed the rumors that the Shalamcheh border has been closed, and said, 'Operation at the Shalamcheh border terminal is underway for foreign and Iranian citizens and business as usual, and there are no problems for …
Read More »IP a game changer project for Pakistan: Iran envoy
He made the remarks while answering a question at a seminar on ‘Pakistan’s Geo-strategic requirements: Strategic alliances or partnerships’ organized by Pakistan House, an independent institute of international and cultural affairs in Islamabad.“IP can be a game changer,” the ambassador said. He added that the IP gas pipeline project does …
Read More »Syria-Russia Businessmen Forum kicks off in Damascus
The Forum is held at Dama Rose hotel in Damascus on the sidelines of the 60th edition of Damascus International Fair, SANA reported.During the plenary session, Minister of Economy and Foreign Trade Mohammed al-Khalil stressed on the necessity of making a qualitative leap in economic and industrial cooperation between Syria …
Read More »54 Iranian firms attending Damascus Int’l Fair
Speaking to the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) on Friday, Javad Torkabadi said presence of Iranian companies indicates good ties between Tehran and Damascus.The event is a good opportunity for Iranian economic firms, he said.Iran’s contribution to reconstruction of Syria was a suitable chance for private sector to showcase its …
Read More »Iran speaker urges boosting trade exchanges with Belarus
Larijani made the remarks in a meeting with Alexander Lukashenko, President of Belarus on Friday.He expressed Iran’s readiness for boosting exports and imports between the two countries, describing it as an important measure.Alexander, for his part, offered readiness for developing trade, industrial and agricultural relations and also increasing exports and …
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