Iranian parliament passes FTA with Eurasian Economic Union

The Iranian lawmakers have voted in favour of the bill that allows Tehran’s entrance into a Free Trade Zone (FTZ) with the five-member council, Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Armenia.

Iran-Eurasia Economic Union FTA expected to enter into force this summer: Armenia

A Free Trade Agreement between Iran and the five member states of the Eurasian Economic Union, that is Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Armenia, will allow Tehran to engage in trade exchanges with Central Asia and the Caucasus.

Iranian parliament to debate Eurasian Economic Union FTA ‘in coming days’

The parliament speaker has promised to put a government bill on joining a Free Trade Zone with the Eurasian Economic Union to the floor’s debate in a bid to ratify the agreement before 17 June.

Iran Chamber of Commerce calls on Uzbek Embassy to help establish direct flights

Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) says there have been talks with an Iranian airline to carry out the flights to Tashkent, requesting the Uzbek envoy to do more to make this happen.

Kyrgyzstan urges direct flights with Iran to increase bilateral trade

Resumption of direct flights between Tehran and Bishkek will allow Iran and the Central Asian country to upgrade their bilateral ties within a Free Trade Zone between the Eurasian Economic Union and Iran.

Kyrgyzstan eyes access to open waters through Iran

The Central Asian nation is seeking to reach more export destinations through the Iranian ports of Bandar Abbas and Chabahar Port that give the country access to open waters such as the Indian Ocean.

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Iran, Eurasian Economic Union’s two main steps for smoother trade ties

Daniel Ibrayev, a member of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) Trade Council, says the Central Asian economic entity and Iran are taking two steps to coordinate efforts and moves in a bid to pave the way for a smoother trade relations once Tehran enters the Free Trade Zone with the five-member body.

Iran, Eurasian Economic Union mull chambers of commerce joint council

Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture proposed the creation of a such an entity with their counterpart entities in the Eurasian Economic Union aimed at accelerating future trade.

Iran-Eurasian Economic Union FTA inches closer to final approval

Since the ratification of Iran’s accession to a free trade zone with the Eurasian Economic Union in May 2017, the Iranian government prepared a bill to be debated by parliament about the zone’s creation. Now, the bill is moving closer to be finally ratified by the end of the current Persian year (21 March).

Armenia PM in Iran to push Iran-Eurasian Economic Union FTA

Armenian prime minister is looking to carry out serious preparations so that Iran joins the economic union sooner. The EAEU agreed last May to create a free trade zone with Iran. It’s now up to Tehran to accelerate the work.