Iran Russia

Chambers of commerce of Tehran and Moscow ink cooperation agreement

Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture (TCCIMA) and Moscow Chamber of Commerce have signed a cooperation document.

Local Chambers

Iran, Russia discuss transportation cooperation

Senior officials from Iran and Russia have explored ways for more enhanced cooperation between the two countries on infrastructure and transportation areas.

Transportation

“Iran, Russia carrying out 90% of bilateral trade in national currencies”

The share of national currencies in commercial transactions between Russia and Iran has increased to 90 percent, according to the head of Russia’s Federation Council Committee on the Budget and Financial Markets.

Financial Markets

Russian cargo in Iranian port for transshipment to Saudi Arabia

A Russian cargo train has reportedly arrived in the port city of Bandar Abbas in southern Iran where the cargo is to be transshipped aboard ships to continue its journey to Saudi Arabia.

Transportation

Iran, Russia eyeing more increased railway cooperation

Transport companies from Russia’s Novosibirsk region have attended the 10th International Exhibition of Rail Transportation & Related Industries (Iran Rail Expo) in Tehran.

Transportation

"Solyanka Port, Iran’s strategic base in INSTC"

The Solyanka Port is Iran’s strategic base in the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC), the Iranian director of Solyanka Port said, adding that the port is a safe and reliable route for the supply of basic goods and commodities between Iran and Russia.

Transportation

Iran, Russia launch first visa-free flights for tourists

The head of Russia’s trade mission in Iran Rustam Zhiganshin said the first visa-free flights of tourist groups had started between Iran and Russia.

Iran Economy

Iran, Russia finalizing contract for constructing strategic railway

After officials from Iran and Russia inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the construction operation of the Rasht-Astara Railway, a trade contract for the project is on the verge of finalization, an official said.

Transportation

Russia’s largest bank launches money transfer service with Iran

Russia’s largest lender, state-owned Sberbank, on 7 September announced the launch of a new service that allows its clients to transfer money to Iran.

Financial Markets

Russia sends first cargo to Saudi Arabia via Iranian railway

Russia has for the first time exported a cargo to Saudi Arabia using a multimodal way of transport running through Iran, Managing Director of the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways Miad Salehi said.

Transportation