TEHRAN- Iran’s Minister of Transport and Urban Development, in a meeting with Iraq’s ambassador in Tehran, highlighted the deep historical, cultural, and religious ties between Iran and Iraq, emphasized developing bilateral transport links in the rail, road, air, and maritime sectors, and reported efforts to resolve flight problems between Tehran and Baghdad.
TEHRAN- The CEO of the Mehran Free Zone Organization announced that negotiations for forming a joint free zone between Mehran and Iraq’s Zurbatiyah have accelerated, and given the Iraqi side’s welcome, the plan could lead to the formation of a joint economic hub on both sides of the border and a leap in trade in western Iran. At the same time, the process of importing and registering free-zone vehicles is on the verge of being finalized.
TEHRAN- Yahya Al-e-Es'haq, Head of the Iran-Iraq Joint Chamber of Commerce, emphasized that developing trade with Iraq — given its direct link to national security and development — requires centralized decision-making, unity of command, and increased maneuverability against Iraq's changing regulations.
TEHRAN- The head of the Iran-Iraq Joint Chamber of Commerce, emphasizing the need to create new momentum in the economic relations between the two countries, stated that there is capacity for Iran-Iraq trade to reach $20 billion, and that by resolving some domestic and foreign obstacles, this goal can be achieved.
