Iran, Pakistan target 10b dollars in bilateral trade

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Tehran – Iran and Pakistan have set a target of increasing bilateral trade to $10 billion over the next three to five years, as both countries seek to deepen economic cooperation beyond traditional commerce. The goal was announced by Atif Ikram Sheikh, President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), during a meeting with an economic delegation from Iran's Markazi Province. He called for stronger industrial partnerships, joint ventures, and greater inv

Jul 20 202618:56

Iran seeks to strengthen position as regional food trade hub

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Tehran - Iran is seeking to capitalize on its strategic geographic location, diverse climate, and competitive agricultural sector to become a key regional food trade hub, the Ministry of Agriculture said. The ministry stressed that food hub status depends not on complete self-sufficiency, but on strong logistics, cold-chain infrastructure, food processing, and efficient trade networks linking regional and global supply chains. Despite challenges posed by drought, climate change, water scarci

Jul 18 202612:39

Iran’s shrimp output surges as disease outbreaks decline

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Tehran – Iran's shrimp production increased by nearly 40% in 2025 after disease outbreaks in the aquaculture sector fell by 37% compared with the previous year, according to the Iran Veterinary Organization. Reza Asadi, Director General of Aquatic Animal Health, Prevention and Disease Management, attributed the gains to stricter biosecurity measures, modernization of hatcheries and shrimp farms, and stronger private sector cooperation. Annual shrimp production rose from 45,000 tons to

Jul 17 202612:28

Iran, Tajikistan advance talks on joint agricultural projects

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Tehran – Iran and Tajikistan are stepping up agricultural cooperation, with both countries exploring joint investment, technology transfer, and collaborative development projects, Iran's commercial attaché in Dushanbe said. Mohammad Ali Amirfakhrian said recent talks with officials from Tajikistan's Ministry of Agriculture focused on cooperation in seedling production, livestock breeding, veterinary pharmaceuticals, fisheries, agro-processing, modern irrigation, agricultural mecha

Jul 13 202611:47

Iran plays key role in drafting regional initiative to combat sand, dust storms

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Tehran – Iran is playing a leading role in developing the West Asia Interregional Sand and Dust Storm (SDS) Control Initiative, a regional framework designed to strengthen cooperation in addressing one of the region's most significant transboundary environmental challenges, according to the country's Natural Resources and Watershed Management Organization. Speaking on the occasion of the International Day of Combating Sand and Dust Storms (July 12), Hassan Vahid, Deputy Head of the organ

Jul 12 202609:07

Iran, Italy launch new partnership on water, soil management

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Tehran - Iran and Italy have agreed to expand technical cooperation in water and soil management, marking a new phase in bilateral collaboration aimed at safeguarding natural resources and advancing sustainable agriculture through innovative technologies. The agreement was reached during a joint webinar between the Iranian Ministry of Agriculture’s Deputy for Water and Soil Affairs and the Italian Agriculture Association, with the participation of senior officials, experts, representativ

Jul 11 202608:49

Minister issues congratulatory message, calls for expansion of Iran-Iraq agricultural ties

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Tehran – The Iranian Minister of Agriculture has invited Abdul Rahim Jassim Muhammad al-Shammari, Iraq's newly appointed Minister of Agriculture, to visit Tehran for talks aimed at expanding bilateral cooperation in agriculture and strengthening food security. The invitation was conveyed in an official letter sent following Jassim's appointment and confirmation by the Iraqi Parliament. In his message, Gholamreza Nouri congratulated his Iraqi counterpart and underscored the enduring rel

Jul 10 202604:32

Minister invites Hungary’s newly appointed Minister of Agriculture to travel to Tehran

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Tehran - Iran has called for closer agricultural cooperation with Hungary, with Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri inviting Hungary's newly appointed Minister of Agriculture and Food Economy, Szabolcs Bóna, to Tehran for talks on strengthening bilateral ties and enhancing food security. In a congratulatory message marking Bóna's appointment, Nouri said the longstanding economic and trade relations between the two countries provide a solid basis for expanding cooperation, parti

Jul 10 202604:14

Iran Agriculture Minister congratulates Senegal’s newly appointed counterpart

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Tehran - Iran's Minister of Agriculture Gholamreza Nouri extended his congratulations to Cheikh Oumar Ba on his appointment as Senegal's Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Livestock. In his message, Nouri highlighted the deep religious and cultural ties between Iran and Senegal, noting that these shared bonds provide a strong foundation for expanding bilateral cooperation across a wide range of economic sectors, particularly agriculture. He expressed confidence that relations betw

Jul 10 202604:03

Iran food security not to be taken hostage by Texas farmers

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Tehran – Iranian officials and agricultural experts say the country now meets approximately 85% of its food requirements through domestic production, highlighting decades of investment in agriculture as a cornerstone of Iran's strategy to strengthen food security and reduce vulnerability to external economic pressure. The discussion comes after recent remarks by U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance, who said that if Iran's frozen assets were released, the funds would be used to purchase Americ

Jul 7 202608:14