Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture has issued a statement, voicing support for ongoing indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States and called for swift action on joining the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).
In its statement which was read out in its board meeting in Tehran on Sunday, the Chamber of Commerce also urged the government to foster a stable and transparent economic environment to fulfill the Supreme Leader’s slogan of “Investment for Production” for the new Iranian calendar year.
“The practical realization of this strategic slogan depends on ensuring a secure, transparent, stable, and predictable environment for economic activity,” the statement said. It emphasized that a legal and economic sense of security, mutual trust between government and the private sector, and effective alignment among state institutions are essential for attracting investment.
The chamber expressed its readiness to help design a national investment roadmap. “We are fully prepared to develop a comprehensive national investment atlas and to participate actively in redefining national division of responsibilities and crafting a three-year investment leap plan, in cooperation with all branches of government and economic experts,” the statement read.
Regarding Iran’s renewed talks with the United States, the chamber said the negotiations reflect the country’s policy of dignity, wisdom, and expediency, and stressed that diplomacy should remain a tool for advancing national interests.
The statement stressed the chamber’s full support for the path of diplomacy and trust in the negotiation team.
“We believe the talks must preserve national independence and dignity, but also lead to sanctions relief, reduced economic and political costs, and restored access to the global economy.”
The chamber also urged the negotiating team to secure a “reliable, sustainable, and future-oriented agreement” that maximizes national interests through perseverance and strategic insight.
On global financial cooperation, the chamber warned that Iran’s continued failure to join key conventions under the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), including the Palermo and CFT treaties, has harmed trade and credibility.
“In a world where financial and data infrastructures rely on transparency and cooperation, non-accession has created serious obstacles for foreign trade, financial transactions, and the global competitiveness of Iranian goods and services,” the statement said.
While emphasizing that national sovereignty and security considerations must be respected, the chamber insisted that joining these conventions is a technical necessity, not a political choice.
The chamber called on Iran’s Expediency Council to act swiftly and “make an expert and national decision” on the matter. “A smart and forward-looking decision on this issue could help Iran gradually reclaim its rightful position in the global economy.”