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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.
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Economy Minister: Privatisation Is a Top Priority
The Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance has urged the transfer of economic activities to the private sector.
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Economy Minister: Iran Clears 1 Million Tons of Essential Goods During 12-Day War
Tehran, June 2025 – Despite sustained military aggression by the Zionist regime, Iran successfully cleared 1 million tons of essential goods through customs during the 12-day conflict, Economic Affairs and Finance Minister Seyed Ali Madanizadeh announced during an inspection visit to Tehran Customs.
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Report: Iran Highlights Active Engagement at 10th AIIB Summit
Iran played a prominent role at the 10th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), held in Beijing from June 24 to 26, underscoring its commitment to regional infrastructure cooperation.
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Iranian Official Urges Fair Access to AIIB Resources in Talks with New President
Hossein Kashiri, director general for loans and international institutions at Iran’s Ministry of Economic Affairs and Finance, has called for equitable access to the resources of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) for all member states.
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Iranian Ministry Official, Ambassador in Beijing Push for Enhanced Cooperation with China
A senior official from Iran’s Ministry of Economic Affairs and Finance met with the country’s ambassador to China on the sidelines of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank’s (AIIB) 10th Board of Directors meeting in Beijing, calling for the creation of a dedicated working group to deepen bilateral cooperation.
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Economy Minister: Government and Parliament to Formulate New Economic Policies
Tehran - In a high-level meeting with Parliament's Economic Commission on Monday, Economic Affairs and Finance Minister Seyed Ali Madanizadeh stressed the urgent need to strengthen Iran's economic resilience through structural reforms. The discussions focused on redesigning the country's economic infrastructure to adapt to new geopolitical realities following recent Israeli attacks.
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Minister: Economy Remains Stable Despite Zionist Regime’s Attacks
The Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance stated that Iran’s economy remains stable despite the attacks by the Zionist regime.
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Economy Minister Unveils Complementary Plan for Wartime Conditions
Dr. Seyyed Ali Madanizadeh, outlining his agenda for the Ministry of Economy, pledged to boost Iran’s gross domestic product (GDP) through balanced, justice-oriented policies while popularizing economic participation. His plans include enforcing Article 44 reforms (Privatization), improving the business climate, and enhancing the productivity of state-owned assets.
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