Heidari described foreign investment as a necessity for Iran and argued that the most effective channel is through those who have already navigated the country’s regulatory landscape.
Among the measures unveiled were plans to license private investment‑promotion agencies, which would both address investors’ problems and operate as profitable businesses. Heidari said firms already active in Iran are likely to participate, and the organisation would welcome their involvement. He also announced that a dedicated official has been appointed to follow up on issues faced by companies with existing licences, in a bid to reassure investors that the state will remain engaged after initial approvals.
Key initiatives include:
New financial instruments, notably foreign‑currency funds, to preserve investors’ purchasing power.
Permission for foreign investors to sell currency on a secondary board at rates close to the open market.
The option to bring in capital as gold bullion and sell it transparently on the commodities exchange.
A forthcoming list of investment projects in oil, gas, petrochemicals, mining, logistics, and renewables.
Use of the energy exchange to manage risk and expand financial tools for foreign capital.
Heidari added that Economy Minister Dr. Medanizadeh regards support for foreign investors as central to economic reform, and that close coordination has begun with the foreign ministry’s economic diplomacy unit.
Concluding the session, Heidari emphasized that investors “want to stay and build, not just profit,” and pledged that the ministry would work vigorously to resolve outstanding problems. He promised participants a follow‑up letter summarising their concerns within a week.