Iran, Russia move to expand fisheries cooperation

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St. Petersburg — Iran is seeking to deepen and expand fisheries cooperation with the Russian Federation, with efforts focused on removing barriers facing businesses and strengthening direct links between the public and private sectors of the two countries. Hamzeh Rostampour, Iran’s deputy agriculture minister and head of Iran Fisheries Organization, made the remarks following his participation in the International Fisheries Industry Forum and the St. Petersburg Fisheries Exhibition

Sep 22 202611:24

Iran’s southern fisheries sector sustains production despite regional tensions: IFO head

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Tehran - Iran’s southern fisheries and aquaculture industry has continued to operate and maintain production levels despite ongoing regional tensions, demonstrating the sector’s resilience and strategic importance to national food security, the head of the Iran Fisheries Organization (IFO) said. Hamzeh Rostampour said the performance of southern fishing fleets during a recent period of heightened instability highlighted the sector’s ability to withstand challenging conditions

Jun 15 202612:57

Iran calls for stronger cooperation to combat illegal fishing

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Tehran – The Iran Fisheries Organization (IFO) has underscored the importance of enhanced regional and international cooperation to safeguard aquatic resources and advance sustainable fisheries, marking the International Day for the Fight Against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing on June 5. Fariborz Rajaei, acting director of the Fishing and Fisheries Office at the organization, said that this year’s observance coincides with the 10th anniversary of the entry into f

Jun 8 202619:04

IFO head calls on officials to remove obstacles for production units amid war

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Tehran - The head of Iran Fisheries Organization (IFO) stressed that all obstacles on path of the production of aquatic produce need to be removed amid the ongoing war. “I call on all officials, directors and staff [of the IFO] to take every necessary measure to streamline the production of fisheries amid the wartime conditions,” Hamzeh Rostampour said. He added that the problems and concerns of producers should be addressed as soon as possible, urging provincial officials to fol

Mar 16 202612:39

153 fisheries projects launched nationwide during Fajr celebrations

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Tehran- Iran’s Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Head of the Iran Fisheries Organization (IFO) announced the inauguration of 153 fisheries projects across 23 provinces during Ten-Day Fajr (Dawn) ceremonies. According to the organization’s Public Relations Office, Hamzeh Rostampour said the projects were implemented with a total investment of 29,910 billion rials. He added that the initiatives will directly benefit 3,408 households and increase the country’s aquaculture out

Feb 2 202606:25

Iran to mandate tracking systems for fishing vessels

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Tehran - The Head of the Iran Fisheries Organization has underscored the mandatory installation of tracking systems on fishing vessels, emphasizing that the process must be carried out through specialized companies. Hamzeh Rostampour made the remarks at a briefing session attended by senior officials and representatives of fishing cooperative unions, noting that fishing is a demanding profession and that greater oversight is essential to enhance transparency, regulate vessel operations, and im

Jan 24 202611:25

Head of IFO calls for novel approaches, major investment in fisheries value chain

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Tehran -The Head of the Iran Fisheries Organization (IFO) has emphasized the need to rethink the development of the fisheries value chain through innovative approaches and large-scale, job-creating investments. Hamzeh Rostampour made the remarks during a one-day visit to the northern Gilan Province, where he held talks with the provincial governor, the county governor, the head of the Anzali City Council, the parliamentary representative of Astaneh Ashrafieh, and the Director General of Gilan&

Jan 20 202610:20

Iran sees fisheries as strategic driver of food security

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Tehran - Iran’s fisheries sector is becoming a key pillar of food security and foreign exchange earnings, backed by rising production and strong private investment, according to a senior agriculture official. Speaking at a meeting at the Ministry of Agriculture, Hamzeh Rostampour, Head of the Iran Fisheries Organization, said fisheries development in arid, saline, and less-developed regions can generate significant export revenues. Citing FAO projections that aquatic products will supp

Jan 6 202611:20

Iran’s fisheries output expected to rise: IFO head

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Tehran - Iran’s fisheries sector generated $600 million in export revenue during the first eight months of the current year, reflecting an 8 percent increase, according to the head of the Iran Fisheries Organization (IFO). Speaking on the sidelines of the National Aquaculture Conference in Lorestan Province, Hamzeh Rostampour said fisheries production exceeded 1.5 million tons last year and is expected to grow further this year, underscoring Iran’s strong capacity in the sector.

Jan 3 202607:46

Iran intl Tuna Conference to be held in Chabahar

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Tehran – The third international Tuna Conference is scheduled to be held in January 2026 in Iran's southeastern port city of Chabahar. The Iranian Fisheries Organization, in partnership with the Iran Canning Industry Syndicate and the Chabahar Free Zone Organization, will host the Third International Tuna Conference and Exhibition on January 21–22, 2026. The event will be held at the Chabahar Free Zone International Exhibition and Conference Center. Under the theme “Susta

Dec 28 202519:56