The 7th Exhibition of Iran’s Export Capabilities, Iran Expo 2025, officially commenced at the Tehran International Fairgrounds, attended by representatives from 111 countries.  During the inauguration ceremony, which included President Masoud Pezeshkian, Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade, Minister of Agriculture, the Head of Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO), and officials from various nations, TPO Chief Dehghan Dehnavi highlighted the event’s significance, saying “This exhibition offers an unparalleled opportunity to expand Iran’s exports.”“With non-oil exports growing by 15.6% last year, the upward trajectory of our foreign trade will continue,” Dehnavi stated, ISNA reported.  Addressing the inauguration ceremony, President Pezeshkian highlighted the country’s strategic position, saying, “Iran serves as a crossroads linking east to west and north to south, offering diverse opportunities for investors, traders, and tourists. This foundation can forge a future marked by health, peace, and security for the region and the world.”“Peace and security are established through trade, investment, and constructive interactions among nations, which require respect for the rights of nations and genuine collaboration,” the president said.The TPO chief also described the 7th Iran Expo and the Iran-Africa Economic Cooperation Summit as “Iran’s largest commercial events,” adding, *”Today, with pride, we launch this exhibition alongside 190 official delegates and over 3,100 foreign business leaders and economic actors from 111 countries.”  On the sidelines of the expo, Dehnavi emphasized its role in showcasing Iranian capabilities, saying, “Over 1,000 Iranian companies are displaying their export capacities here. Concurrent B2B negotiations, political consultations, and specialized meetings will ultimately bolster Iran’s export development.”  He further elaborated on the TPO’s philosophy, adding, “We believe trade between nations transcends mere economic and financial ties — it strengthens friendships and fosters political and cultural bonds. This event seeks not only commercial growth but also economic convergence and enhanced multilateral relations.”  The TPO chief framed trade opportunities as “a platform for collaboration to build a better world, generate prosperity, and deepen fraternity among nations.”  Reflecting on last year’s achievements, Dehnavi noted, “Despite global challenges, Iran’s foreign trade surged significantly. Non-oil exports reached an unprecedented $57.8 billion — a 15.6% growth and a historic milestone.”While acknowledging that “not all growth can be attributed to a single exhibition,” he stressed, “This event undeniably plays a vital role in boosting exports and remains central to our export expansion strategy.”  Dehnavi highlighted the expo’s international appeal, saying, “Participants include 40 Asian and African countries, 23 European nations, and 8 South American states — a geographic diversity underscoring the exhibition’s global importance for Iran’s trade development.”A shift from MoUs to actionable contractsMeanwhile, speaking to reporters, Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade Mohammad Atabak announced “unprecedented foreign business participation in Expo 2025” and outlined a key focus, “Converting memoranda of understanding (MOUs) into operational contracts.”Atabak contrasted this year’s approach with past practices, “Unlike previous years, where many talks ended in non-binding MOUs, Expo 2025 incorporates stricter monitoring mechanisms to ensure implementable outcomes.” Specialized offices have been established at the venue “to conduct technical and legal reviews of agreements, guaranteeing their transformation into actionable commitments.” (ICE TEHERAN)

Fonte notizia: IRAN DAILY