The Iran and China Trade and Investment Conference was held on the sidelines of the 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE). This event was organized by the Iran Trade Promotion Organization in collaboration with the commercial attachés of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Shanghai and Beijing. The main goal of this conference was to explore and identify new opportunities for economic, trade, and investment cooperation between the two countries.
The Necessity of Sustainable and Balanced Participation
Abdol-Sadeh Nissi, Assistant to the President of the Organization and Director General of the East Asia and Oceania Office of the Iran Trade Promotion Organization, referred to the extensive cooperation capacities between Iran and China and emphasized the necessity of forming a sustainable and balanced partnership. Nissi stated that Iran's view of cooperation with China goes beyond increasing the volume of trade exchanges, aiming to create a partnership that leads to the expansion of trade, development of investment, and impactful presence of economic entities from both countries in international markets.
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Nissi also pointed to Iran's rich resources and diverse production capacities, the extensive domestic market, and access to neighboring countries' markets, considering these factors as a suitable basis for expanding joint trade and investment.
Strategic Axes of Economic Cooperation
Nissi identified the development of exports with higher added value as the first axis of economic cooperation between Iran and China. He stated: "Iran is moving towards developing exports of goods that have a greater share in creating added value, export income, and employment." He also highlighted Iran's capacities in the fields of food industries, processed agricultural products, petrochemicals, mining industries, construction materials, and industrial products, emphasizing the potential for developing these sectors in collaboration with Chinese partners.
The Director General of the East Asia and Oceania Office of the Iran Trade Promotion Organization considered cooperation between traders and producers of the two countries as a factor for completing supply chains and developing export-oriented production, thereby increasing the presence of Iranian goods in the Chinese market. He added that these collaborations could pave the way for enhancing product quality and strengthening economic competitiveness.
Strengthening Trade Corridors
Nissi further identified strengthening the trade corridors between Iran and China as the second important axis of cooperation between the two countries. He pointed to the role of international transportation routes in shaping global trade, stating that Iran's geographical position has enabled it to play an effective role in connecting the East and West as well as the North and South.
He also regarded corridors as tools for expanding trade, developing logistics services, establishing regional distribution centers, and forming sustainable economic collaborations. Nissi noted that cooperation between Iran and China in this area could lead to reduced transaction costs and facilitate access to markets.
Future Programs for Enhancing National Brand
Nissi, in another part of his speech, referred to the Iran Trade Promotion Organization's plans to enhance the position of Iran's national brand in the Chinese market. He listed increasing the effectiveness of Iran's trade centers and utilizing the capacity of e-commerce platforms to introduce and offer Iranian goods as other focal points pursued by this organization.
In conclusion, Nissi expressed hope that holding this conference would lead to the formation of new collaborations, the development of trade relations, and the creation of joint investment opportunities among economic actors from Iran and China. He emphasized that the Iran Trade Promotion Organization supports the development of these collaborations and will facilitate communications and trade interactions between the two countries.
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