Tehran Seeks Indian Investment, Activation of Chabahar Port
February 14th, 2023
Via The Iran Project, a report on Iran’s wish for more Indian investment in, and activation around, Chabahar Port: Iran’s Ambassador to India Iraj Ilahi said Iran is looking for more investment from New Delhi and the activation of Chabahar Port. “Concerning connectivity, India and Iran are partners in Chabahar. We’re looking for investment from […]
Read more »Russia and Iran Integrate Banking Systems To Avoid Western Sanctions
February 7th, 2023
Via Frontier Markets News, an article on efforts by Russia and Iran to integrate their banking systems: Iran and Russia have connected their interbank communication and transfer systems to help boost trade and financial transactions, a senior Iranian official said on Monday, as Tehran and Moscow struggle under Western sanctions, the NYT’s Cora Engelbrecht reports. The financial […]
Read more »A New Copper Age Is Coming …
January 21st, 2023
Via The Arab News, commentary on the prospect of a new copper age: We are entering a new copper age. As the world moves toward ambitious net zero carbon emissions targets, copper will take center stage as the key metal for our electrified future. From wind to solar to electric batteries and more, the coming […]
Read more »Diplomats Weigh Plans to Broaden Iran-Syria Economic Ties
January 15th, 2023
Via Tasmin News, an article on plans between Iran and Syria to broaden economic ties: The foreign ministers of Iran and Syria discussed ways to promote economic cooperation between the two countries by facilitating interaction between the state-run and private sectors. In a Saturday meeting in Damascus, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and his Syrian […]
Read more »Iranians Urged to Invest in Afghanistan’s Mining Sector
January 14th, 2023
Via Financial Tribune, an article on Iran’s interest in Afghan investments: The Iranian ambassador in Kabul said that the current situation offers the best opportunity to invest in Afghanistan’s mining sector. “Now is the best opportunity to invest in Afghanistan’s mines and we encourage Iranian investors to invest in Afghanistan,” Hassan Kazemi-Qomi was also quoted […]
Read more »Mali Turns to Iran for Economic Lifeline
January 13th, 2023
Via Ozy, a report on the growing partnership between Mali and Iran: Mali is strengthening ties with Iran’s “emerging economy” as it seeks to shore up international support amid continued ostracization by Western countries. Following a coup in 2020 and another in 2021, Western nations have withdrawn military support from Mali until it reestablishes democratic […]
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