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Development of FTZs, Main Strategy of Government
The National Conference on Investment Capabilities and Opportunities in Iran’s Free Trade Zones(FTZs) was held at the IRIB Conference Center in Tehran, with the presence of Seyyed Ali Madanizadeh, Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance, Abbas Araghchi, Minister of Foreign Affairs, CEOs and officials of FTZs, investors and producers in free zones.
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Minister of Economy: FTZs Transformation Bill Focusing on Digital Economy is Underway
The Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance identified Free Trade Zones (FTZs) as pivotal to the country's economic development. Citing China's successful model, he announced a strategic plan to transform FTZs to foster sustainable growth without triggering rampant inflation.
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Head of IRICA Announces 14% Growth in Non-Oil Exports
The head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) and deputy minister of economic affairs has reported $129 billion in trade over the past year.
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Iran’s Economy Minister Signals Deepening Trade Ties with China
Iran’s Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance, Dr. Seyyed Ali Madanizadeh, has reaffirmed Tehran’s commitment to strengthening economic relations with China, citing the need to expand trade and investment between the two countries.
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20 Economic Documents Signed during President’s Visit to China
The Iranian President’s visit to China, marked by the signing of more than 20 cooperation documents focused on strengthening bilateral trade, implementing long-term agreements, and confronting unilateralism, represents a strategic step toward improving Iran’s economy. The Minister of Economy, as head of the Iran-China Joint Economic Commission, will oversee the implementation of these agreements in the coming months.
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Iran at SCO; Economic Engine for Multilateralism
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is consolidating Iran’s pivotal role in countering Western unilateralism at the 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Tianjin, focusing on expanding economic cooperation with China and Russia.
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Economy Minister Joins Presidential Delegation to China
Dr Seyed Ali Madanizadeh, Iran’s Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance, departed Tehran for China early on Sunday as part of a high-level delegation led by President Masoud Pezeshkian.
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Facilitating Customs Procedures by Redesigning Processes
Iran’s Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance, Dr. Seyed Ali Madanizadeh, has called for a comprehensive redesign of customs procedures, citing inefficiencies in clearance operations and inter-agency coordination as key obstacles to trade facilitation.
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Steel, Sanctions and Strategy: Iran Eyes Khuzestan for Investment Revival
Iran’s Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance, Dr. Seyed Ali Madanizadeh, has identified Khuzestan province as a strategic hub for investment, particularly in oil, petrochemicals, and heavy industry, amid mounting economic pressures and looming environmental obligations.
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Iran Pushes for Unified Border Management as Customs Modernization Accelerates
Iran is taking steps to consolidate border oversight under its customs authority, as part of a broader push to modernize trade infrastructure and enhance regulatory efficiency.
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Exports, Private Sector, and Free Trade Zones: Iran’s Three-Pronged Investment Strategy
Iran’s Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance, Dr Seyed Ali Madanizadeh, has outlined a tripartite strategy to stimulate investment and regional development, centred on export expansion, private sector engagement, and the enhancement of free trade zones (FTZs). Speaking during a visit to Sistan and Baluchestan province, Madanizadeh met with economic stakeholders in Chabahar and members of parliament to present the Ministry’s roadmap for growth.
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Golestan; A Secure And Promising Destination For the Foreign Investments
Coinciding with Government Week, a delegation of journalists from Golestan province toured the region’s Investment Hall (Chesmandaz), a key facility designed to showcase the province’s economic potential.
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Golestan; A Secure And Promising Destination For the Foreign Investments
Coinciding with Government Week, a delegation of journalists from Golestan province toured the region’s Investment Hall (Chesmandaz), a key facility designed to showcase the province’s economic potential.
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FEZ Minsk to Deepen Ties with Iranian Free Zones
The Secretary of Iran’s Supreme Council of Free and Special Economic Zones has met with the head of the Minsk Free Economic Zone (FEZ Minsk) to advance bilateral cooperation between their respective free zones.
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Iran and Belarus Sign Free Zone Cooperation Agreement
Iran and Belarus have formalised a cooperation agreement aimed at expanding collaboration within their respective free economic zones.
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Iran Approves $625 Million in Foreign Investment Across 66 Projects
Iran’s Foreign Investment Board has approved 66 foreign investment projects valued at $625 million during its fifth meeting of the year, held on August 19 in Tehran.
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Iran and Kenya Sign Investment MoU to Deepen Bilateral Ties
Iran and Kenya have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing a Joint Investment Committee, marking a renewed effort to strengthen economic cooperation between the two nations. The agreement was formalised in Nairobi between Iran’s Investment and Economic and Technical Assistance Organization and the Kenya National Investment Agency.
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Chinese Ambassador Meets with Iranian Economy Minister
Cong Peiwu, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to the Islamic Republic of Iran, met with Seyyed Ali Madanizadeh, Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance, on Monday.
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Import Volume at IKA Customs Tops $3 Billion in First Four Months
More than $3 billion worth of goods have been cleared through Imam Khomeini Airport (IKA) Customs in the first four months of the current Iranian year, according to Gholam Hossein Nouhi, Director General of IKA Customs.
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Iran’s Economy Minister Confirms First FATF Invitation for Direct Negotiations
Iran’s Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance, Dr. Seyed Ali Madanizadeh, has announced that the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has formally invited Iran for direct negotiations, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to re-engage with international financial standards.
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Iran and FATF Resume Direct Talks After Six-Year Hiatus
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has officially invited Iran’s Financial Information Center for direct negotiations, marking the first face-to-face engagement between the two sides in six years.
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Free Trade Zones: Strengthening Economic Ties Between Iran and Pakistan
Senior Iranian officials, including Reza Masroor, Secretary of the Supreme Council of Free and Special Economic Zones, and Mohammad Saeed Arbabi, Managing Director of the Chabahar Free Zone Organization, convened with Nasir Mansoor Qureshi, President of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), alongside key Pakistani business leaders and economic policymakers in Islamabad.
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Minister: Digital Economy Is Key to Reviving Iran’s Economic Model
In a recent meeting with digital economy stakeholders, Iran’s Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance underscored the government’s firm commitment to supporting the digital sector, calling it a catalyst for economic transformation. He emphasized that digital innovation is essential to boosting productivity and dismantling the outdated frameworks hindering Iran’s economic progress.
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Iran and Pakistan Customs to Open Joint Border Gate
During Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s official visit to Pakistan, Tehran and Islamabad signed a bilateral agreement to establish a joint border customs gate.
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Iran Approves 70 New Foreign Investment Projects Across Strategic Sectors
Tehran has greenlit 70 new foreign investment proposals spanning key industries including manufacturing, agriculture, information technology, and renewable energy.
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Iran’s Finance Minister Prioritizes Smart Reform in Taxes and Customs
Iran’s Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance, Dr. Seyed Ali Madanizadeh, has declared digital transformation of the country's tax and customs systems as his administration’s foremost priority.
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Minister of Economy Visits IRIFIU and Anti-Money Laundering Exhibition
Seyed Ali Madanizadeh, Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance, met with the head of the Financial Intelligence Unit of the Islamic Republic of Iran (IRIFIU) and toured the permanent international exhibition on combating money laundering and terrorism financing.
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Dr. Madanizadeh: Economic Policymaking Must Move Beyond ‘Sector-Wise Orientation’
The Economy Minister warned that “sector-wise orientation” is a key driver of economic imbalance and vowed to shift policymaking approaches to address the issue.
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Economy Minister: Extensive Plans Underway to Compensate War Damages
The Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance confirmed that banking, insurance, and customs services continued uninterrupted during the recent war, adding that the Ministry has implemented comprehensive measures to support citizens, businesses, and financial markets.
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Clearance of aircraft and airport components at customs accelerates
A new memorandum of understanding signed between Foroud Asgari, head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA), and Hossein Pourfarzaneh, head of the Civil Aviation Organization, aims to streamline the clearance process for aviation and airport industry goods at Iranian customs.