The head of the Iran Customs Administration Alireza Moghadasi said that the volume of trade exchanges between Iran and Eurasia has reached $1,326,394,000 during the first five months of the current Iranian calendar year.
The adviser on international affairs and trade agreements of the Trade Promotion Organization of Iran called Eurasia as a path for Iran's export development and access to global markets.
Two major Iranian firms have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for cooperation in exporting water industry equipment and products to the members of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and also to CIS countries.
The Head of the Trade Promotion Organization of Iran underscored that the Eurasia Expo 2021 would be a good opportunity to facilitate free trade negotiations with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).
Iran's Minister of Energy Reza Ardakanian said Iran's exports has increased by 40% during the 18 months of temporary activity of the Eurasian economic agreement.
Minister of Road and Urban Development Mohammad Eslami said that Iran's cargo is transited to Eurasia through five different railways.
Eurasia has granted tariff exemptions to 10 Iranian export items within the framework of preferential trade since April 1, according to a local official at Industry, Mine, and Trade Organization of Gilan Province.
An Iranian official says the Islamic Republic is prepared to join to Eurasian Economic Union (EEU).
Energy Minister Reza Ardekanian said on Thursday Iran's joining to Eurasia is a valuable economic opportunity for the country which paves the way for entering a market of 200 million population.
