Greece discusses crude oil purchases from Iran – Greek energy minister
Greece held talks on Friday on restarting crude oil purchases from Iran after the lifting of nuclear-related international sanctions last week, Greek Energy Minister Panos Skourletis said. Skourletis met Iran’s Deputy Oil Minister Amir Hossein Zamaninia in Athens. ‘They (Iran) are positively disposed towards and think that Greece can be…
Iran, China sign protocol for ICT cooperation
Iranian Minister of Communications and Information Technology Mahmoud Vaezi and Chinese Minister of Industry and Information Miao Wei on Friday signed the document for expansion of Iran-China cooperation in nformation and communication technology (ICT) . The document highlights R&D cooperation, development of ICT infrastructures and cooperation in satellite. The document…
22-member Thai delegation to visit Iran
Iran’s Commercial Attache in Thailand Mohammad Pakseresht said on Friday that a 22-member Thai delegation, headed by Thai Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai, is to visit Iran to take part in the 9th Iran-Thailand Joint Cooperation Commission session. Pakseresht told IRNA that Pramudwinai will during his stay in Iran take part…
S Korea KEXIM bank eyes 5b euro financing deal with Iran
The state-run Export-Import Bank of Korea (KEXIM) said on Tuesday it plans to sign an agreement with Central Bank of Iran on providing up to about 5 billion euros in financing for South Korean companies doing business there. The specialist trade financing bank said in a statement it plans to…
UK gov’t backs trade expansion with Iran
United Kingdom Export Finance has reintroduced a £50 million ($ 71.2 million) cover to support UK companies seeking to compete for business in Iran, following the lifting of the sanctions against Iran on Saturday. Francis Maude, UK’s minister for trade and investment, said the UK government fully supports expanding trade…
World biggest solar power plant to be set up in Isfahan
World’s biggest solar power plant with the capacity of 1,000 megawatts will be set up in Sagzi in Isfahan with the contribution of German experts. Addressing the closing ceremony of the International Investment Opportunities Summit in Creative City of Isfahan late on Thursday, Ashton Flooring, representative of German Company, said…
Indonesian VP calls for Iranian company’s participation in infrastructure
Indonesian Vice-President Jusuf Kalla called for expansion of constructive and growing relations with Iran and underlined his country’s interests to develop economic ties with Tehran. He made the remarks in his work office in Jakarta on Thursday while receiving Iran’s Ambassador to Indonesia Valiollah Mohammadi and a number of directors…
20 foreign banks say ready to work with Iran
Iran’s media said on Thursday that at least 20 foreign banks have announced readiness to cooperate with the country over international transaction issues as soon as the sanctions against Tehran are lifted. Mansour Tafazzoli, the director for international affairs of Parsian Bank has been quoted by ISNA news agency as…
