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Iran, Tajikistan Explore Joint Innovation Fund and Tech Cooperation
During his visit to the Dushanbe International Investment Forum, Iran’s Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance, Dr. Seyed Ali Madanizadeh, met with Mirzo Khurshed Fayzullozoda, Director of the Agency of Innovation and Digital Technologies, to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation in digital innovation, technical knowledge exchange, and joint support for startups.
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Iran, Tajikistan Deepen Economic Ties Through Joint Fund, Engineering Cooperation
During a bilateral meeting in Dushanbe, Iran’s Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance, Dr. Seyed Ali Madanizadeh, and Minister of Economic Development and Trade of the Republic of Tajikistan, Zavqizoda Zavqi Amin, outlined a roadmap for expanding economic cooperation between the two countries.
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Iran’s Economy Minister Meets Tajikistan’s Investment Chief in Dushanbe
Iranian Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance, Seyed Ali Madanizadeh, met with Sulton Rahimzoda, the Chairman of the State Committee on Investments and State Property Management of the Republic of Tajikistan. This meeting took place during Madanizadeh's visit to the Dushanbe International Investment Forum, which is scheduled to be held from October 14 to 16, 2025, in the capital city of Tajikistan.
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Iran’s Minister of Economy Meets Tajik President:
Special Financial Mechanisms Can Help Expand Iran–Tajikistan Ties Beyond Sanctions
Dr. Seyed Ali Madanizadeh, Iran’s Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance, met with Tajik President Emomali Rahmon on the sidelines of the Dushanbe International Investment Forum.
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Iran and Tajikistan Strengthen Ties Toward a Sustainable Future: Iran's Economy Minister
At the International Investment Forum held in Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan, the Minister of Economic Affairs emphasized the importance of strengthening economic and cultural ties between Iran and Tajikistan. He highlighted green investment opportunities and regional cooperation in energy, technology, transportation, and agriculture as key foundations for sustainable development in the region.
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Dushanbe Int'l Investment Forum Opens with Focus on Green Growth
The Dushanbe International Investment Forum officially opened today in Tajikistan’s capital with a keynote address by President Emomali Rahmon. Iran’s Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance, Seyed Ali Madanizadeh, is also scheduled to speak at the forum later today.
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Tajikistan Int'l Investment Forum Held with Participation of Iranian Delegation
The Tajikistan International Investment Forum is being held with the participation of an Iranian delegation led by the Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance, creating new opportunities to expand economic relations between the two countries.
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Iran Proposes BRICS Financial Free Zone to Reshape South-South Economic Integration
At the 11th World Free Zones Congress, held in Haikou, China, Iran unveiled an ambitious proposal to establish a joint financial free zone for BRICS nations, positioning itself as a strategic gateway for South-South cooperation. Reza Masrour, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme Council of Free and Special Economic Zones, outlined the plan during a dedicated BRICS session, calling for a shift from commodity trade to collaborative production and integrated value chains.
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Iran Eyes Deeper Global Integration Through Coop Through FTZs
At the 11th World Free Zones Congress held in Haikou, China, Iran signaled its intent to expand international cooperation through its network of free trade zones. Reza Masrour, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme Council of Free and Special Economic Zones, announced a series of “constructive and effective” bilateral meetings with counterparts from Oman, the United Arab Emirates, Colombia, Jamaica, and several other nations.
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Iran Approves $666 Million in Foreign Investment Proposals
In its seventh session of the year, Iran’s Foreign Investment Board, chaired by Mr. Heydari, the Head of the Organization for Investment, Economic and Technical Assistance of Iran, convened with representatives from key government bodies including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Central Bank, the Planning and Budget Organization, Iran Chamber of Commerce, the Cooperative Chamber, and relevant ministries such as Agriculture Jihad and Industry, Mine and Trade.
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Deputy Minister of Economy: Iran’s Mining Sector Poised for Foreign Investment
The Deputy Minister and Head of Organization for Investment, Economic and Technical Assistance of Iran, Mehdi Heidari, stated that Iran’s mining sector meets two key criteria for foreign investment: profitability and foreign exchange generation.
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Customs Chiefs from Iran’s Bazargan and Türkiye’s Gürbulaq Convene to Strengthen Border Trade
Senior customs officials from Iran’s Bazargan and Türkiye’s Gürbulaq (Gürbulak) met to address cross-border operational challenges and advance bilateral trade facilitation.
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Iran’s Foreign Trade Reaches $54 Billion
Iran’s foreign trade volume reached $54.3 billion in the first half of the current Iranian year, according to Faroud Asgari, head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) and deputy economy minister.
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Minister: Iran’s Economic Ministry Unveils Plan to Expedite Customs Clearance
Iran’s Ministry of Economic Affairs and Finance has announced a comprehensive initiative aimed at reducing customs clearance times to three days—a move intended to address long-standing bottlenecks in the country’s import infrastructure.
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Minister of Economy: We Will Turn Sanctions Threats into an Opportunity for Economic Transformation
Dr. Seyed Ali Madanizadeh, Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance, during a visit to the 28th International ELECOMP Exhibition, referred to the activation of the “snapback mechanism” and announced the government’s full readiness to defend the markets and turn this challenge into an opportunity for economic transformation.
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Iran Seeks a Region Where Power is Pursued Through Peace: President Pezeshkian
President Masoud Pezeshkian said that real security is achieved not through force, but through trust-building, regional cooperation, and mutual respect.
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Head of IRICA: Customs Prioritises Support for Domestic Production
The Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting domestic production as its foremost priority. In pursuit of this goal, IRICA offers tailored facilities to economic operators aimed at stimulating industrial output.
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Iran’s Deputy Economy Minister Calls for Innovative Investment to Drive Major National Projects
Mehdi Heidari, Deputy Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance and Head of the Organization for Investment, Economic and Technical Assistance of Iran, emphasized the need for an innovative and investor-driven approach to executing large-scale national projects.
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Foreign Investment Drives Economic Growth in Iran’s Markazi Province
Markazi Province has secured $50.5 million in foreign investment for a car manufacturing project in Saveh, according to Saeed Molla Esmaeili, Director General of Economic Affairs and Finance. The investment, led by a Chinese firm, will support the production of gasoline, gas, and diesel automobiles.
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Foreign Investment License Worth $10 Million Issued for Steel Project in Khosf
South Khorasan’s Director General of Economic Affairs and Finance has announced the approval of a $10 million foreign investment license for a major industrial project in Khosf, South Khorasan.
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Shada Reports: Details of the Government Bill to Revive FTZs
Iran’s free trade zones (FTZs), from Kish and Qeshm to Chabahar and Arvand, have the potential to become transit and export hubs and can become the driving force of the country’s economy. By presenting a bill, the 14th administration seeks to revive the status of these zones and turn them into a “Development Gateway.”
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Iran and Iraq Forge New Customs Agreements to Boost Regional Trade
In a significant step toward strengthening regional commerce, Iranian and Iraqi customs authorities signed a series of new memorandums of understanding (MoU) during a high-level diplomatic visit to Tehran. The agreements aim to streamline cross-border trade and enhance cooperation between the two neighboring countries.
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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.