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President Pezeshkian vows to expand private sector engagement for investment growth

President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that Iran’s government plans to intensify its engagement with the private sector to facilitate investment in production, as part of efforts to implement the country’s economic agenda for the year.

Iran Chamber

Lack of trust seen as major obstacle to investment in Iran

A senior Iranian business leader has identified lack of trust as the most significant barrier to investment in the country’s production sector, underscoring the need for comprehensive economic reforms to boost investor confidence.

Iran Chamber

"Investment for production" key to achieving Iran’s 8% economic growth target, says Chamber of Commerce

Naming the Iranian New Year as the year of “Investment for Production” will play a key role in achieving the country’s 8% economic growth target, according to a statement by Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA).

Iran Chamber

In New Year message, Leader calls for greater investment to boost production

In his New Year address, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei urges the Iranian government and nation to focus on efforts to improve the economy, especially through increased investment aimed at boosting production.

Iran Economy

President of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture (ICCIMA) Samad Hassanzadeh, has stressed the need for further empathy and convergence between policy-makers and the private sector.

In New Year message:

Iran Chamber of Commerce president urges empathy, convergence between policy-makers and private sector

Iran Chamber

Iran’s economy expanded by 3.7% in the three quarters to late December last year compared to the same quarter in 2023, according to figures released by the Central Bank of Iran (CBI).

Iran reports 3.7% economic growth in nine months to late December

Macro Economy

Iran’s gasoline consumption expected to hit 135 million liters per day during New Year holidays

Energy

Iran’s Supreme Labor Council approved a 45% increase in the country’s minimum wage for the upcoming year during a meeting on Saturday.

Iran raises minimum wage by 45% for next year

Macro Economy

Iran Expo 2025 can play a crucial role in showcasing Iran’s export capabilities, provided the country presents itself professionally and in line with target market demands, a senior private sector actor said.

Iran Expo 2025 key to boosting exports, says Iran Chamber of Commerce VP

Iran Chamber

Government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani says Iran’s exports of oil cannot be stopped despite sanctions imposed against the country.

Iran says its oil exports cannot be stopped

Energy

Iran’s non-oil trade surpasses $116 billion in nine months

Trade

Iran-EAEU free trade agreement to take effect in 60 days

Trade

Iran to host ECO transportation ministerial meeting on April 1

Transportation

The Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Line Group (IRISL) has reported a major rise in its handling of the twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) containers in the current calendar year compared to the year that ended in late March 2024.

Iran’s state shipping company reports record rise in TEU activity

Trade

Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture

Established in 1884, Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) is a non-profit and non-governmental institution which aims at facilitating economic growth and development in the country. Iran Chamber tries to further coordinate the activities of the private sector. As an economic forum, representatives from both the government and the private sector attend Iran Chamber's sessions. Meanwhile the institution acts as an advisory body to the government, parliament and judiciary.