Senior Iranian officials -including Mehdi Heidari, Deputy Minister and Head of the Organization for Investment and Economic and Technical Assistance of Iran; Hamid Ghanbari, Deputy for Economic Diplomacy at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; and Abolfazl Najjarzadeh, CEO of BMi- attended the event alongside dozens of Iranian and Russian business representatives from sectors such as oil and gas, petrochemicals, agriculture, food industries, construction, and tourism.

Najjarzadeh emphasized the importance of direct, unmediated cooperation between producers, traders, and investors in both countries. He announced that preparations are underway to open a branch of MirBusiness Bank in Tehran. He also highlighted the Central Bank of Iran’s recent move toward a unified exchange rate, noting that the policy will enhance transparency, reduce currency risk, and strengthen the role of licensed exchange offices and the banking network in facilitating bilateral trade.

He further pointed to ongoing cooperation between BMI and MirBusiness Bank in financing projects, providing credit facilities, and resolving financial challenges faced by Russian companies operating in Iran.

Heidari outlined Iran’s legal and administrative support mechanisms for foreign investors and presented a wide range of investment opportunities in energy- including oil, gas, petrochemicals, electricity, and renewables- as well as agriculture and tourism. He encouraged Russian investors to take advantage of Iran’s competitive market, especially during challenging global economic conditions.

Ghanbari, representing the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, discussed the role of economic diplomacy in removing political and administrative barriers and supporting the expansion of bilateral trade. He also highlighted Iran’s significant potential in tourism, particularly medical tourism, describing it as a high‑growth sector with strong appeal for Russian investors and visitors.