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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

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

A record 135 million liters a day of gasoline is expected to be consumed by Iranians during the upcoming Persian New Year holidays, an energy official said.

Energy

Iran raises minimum wage by 45% for next year

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

Macro Economy

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

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.

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

Iran’s non-oil trade exceeded $116 billion in the first nine months of the current calendar year (March 20 – December 19, 2024), marking an 11.2% increase from the same period last year, Central Bank Governor Mohammadreza Farzin said.

Trade

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

Iran’s free trade agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) will come into force in 60 days, the Iranian embassy in Moscow said in a report on Friday.

Trade

Iran to host ECO transportation ministerial meeting on April 1

Iran is scheduled to host a meeting of transportation ministers of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) member states on April 1, according to the country’s Minister of Transportation.

Transportation

’Diplomatic engagements key to enhancing Iran Expo 2025’s impact’

Hossein Pir-Moazzen, Vice President of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture (ICCIMA), has emphasized the crucial role of diplomatic interactions in maximizing the effectiveness of Iran Expo 2025.

Iran Economy

Iran reaffirms commitment to electricity exports to Iraq despite US sanctions

Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araqchi, has reaffirmed Tehran’s commitment to supplying electricity to Iraq, despite the United States revoking a sanctions waiver that had allowed Baghdad to import Iranian electricity.

Energy

Iran, Poland’s private sectors discuss strengthening ties

An Iranian private sector delegation visited Warsaw to explore opportunities for expanding economic cooperation, emphasizing the need to reduce tariffs and ease visa requirements for businesspeople.

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