Iran President Highlights Strategies against Economic Fallout of Coronavirus
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani highlighted his administration’s efforts to deal with the economic consequences of the coronavirus outbreak, saying there have been initiatives to protect the livelihood of people and prevent price hikes.
Ministers Discuss Normalization of Iran-Turkey Trade Ties
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The interior ministers of Iran and Turkey have weighed plans to normalize the economic cooperation and resume border trade between the two neighbors, Iran’s ambassador to Turkey said.
Iran Puts Off ICOPMAS 2020 Due to Coronavirus
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Cabinet of Ministers decided to postpone the 14th International Conference on Coasts, Ports and Marine Structures (ICOPMAS) for two years because of the outbreak of COVID-19.
President Orders Surge in Production of Iranian Test Kits for COVID-19
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani issued an order to boost the production of homegrown test kits for the diagnosis of the novel coronavirus in order to pave the way for their export.
Iran, Azerbaijan Eager to Boost Economic Ties
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Presidential officials from Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan weighed plans to promote the economic ties between the two neighbors regardless of the novel coronavirus outbreak.
Iran, Turkey Discuss Trade Exchanges amid Coronavirus Outbreak: Official
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran and Turkey have voiced readiness to proceed with trade exchanges amid the outbreak of the novel coronavirus through close cooperation between their customs offices, the Iranian president's chief of staff said.
Iran President Orders Quick Discharge of Medical Goods from Customs Offices
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani instructed the Economy Ministry to speed up the discharge of medical goods from the country’s customs offices.
VP: No Shortage of Basic Commodities in Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s First Vice President Eshaq Jahangiri assured people that the country is not going to face any shortage of basic commodities in the current Iranian year (started March 20), particularly amid the outbreak of the coronavirus.
Brazil Eyes Close Trade Ties with Iran to Mitigate Coronavirus Impact
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Brazilin President Jair Bolsonaro called for plans to enhance economic cooperation with Iran in the post-coronavirus era in order to make up for the losses caused by the outbreak of the pandemic.
Leader Authorizes Using €1 Billion from Iran National Fund for Coronavirus Fight
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei gave permission for withdrawing €1 billion from the National Development Fund of Iran to battle against the novel coronavirus and handle the consequences of the disease.
Avigan Drug Made in Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian pharmacologists have succeeded in synthesizing Favipiravir drug, also known as Avigan, inside the country, a health official announced.
President Rouhani Orders Gradual Reopening of Businesses in Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said the low- and medium-risk businesses can resume their activities in the country following a closure in the wake of coronavirus outbreak, but the high-risk activities must remain halted.
