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Iran Chamber of Commerce elected new president

Iran Chamber of Commerce summit elected Gholam Hossein Shafei as the new president who will replace Mohsen Jalalpour whose resignation had been accepted about a month ago.

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Shafei elected as Iran Chamber president

Gholam Hossein Shafei was elected as the head of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) on Sunday.

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Zarif urges closer economic ties between Iran, Bolivia

Visiting Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif hailed the “strong” political ties between the Islamic Republic and Bolivia and said the relations will pave the way for further promotion of economic interaction between the two countries.

Trade

Iran’s politico-economic delegation to kick off Latin America tour Sunday

A 65-strong economic delegation comprised of businessmen and senior private-sector executives of a selected number of nationwide industries will represent Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture in Foreign Minister Javad Zarif’s six-leg visit to Latin America.

Trade

ECO members approve plan to boost trade, investment

Economic Cooperation Organization member states has approved a 10-year plan to boost trade and investment during their meeting in Iran Chamber of Commerce here in Tehran.

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Iran officially announces access to MasterCard

Iran’s Ministry of Information and Communications Technology Mahmoud Vaezi says the country has accessed to credit card services processed by global payment operator MasterCard for the first time.

Financial Markets

Iran hits 4.4% economic growth: President Rouhani

Iranian President says the country has reached an economic growth of 4.4 percent in the first three months of the current Iranian year.

Macro Economy

Iran, Turkey resolve gas price dispute

Turkey wants to buy more natural gas from Iran. The two countries have also reached an agreement to resolve a dispute on gas prices without arbitration.

Energy

International North–South Transport Corridor alternative to Suez Canal

Transport costs through the International North–South Transport Corridor would be reduced by $2,500 per 15 tonnes of cargo. The new rout also shortens the distance between Mumbai and St. Petersburg from 40 to 14 days.

Transportation

Iran to send delegation to Switzerland, eyes trade opportunities

Joint Iran-Switzerland Chamber of Commerce mulls dispatching a trade delegation to Switaerland headed by Pedram Soltani, Vice President of Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Mines.

Macro Economy