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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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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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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.
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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.