In order to support businesses doing import-export business with the Iranian market, contributing to strengthening the friendship and cooperation between the two countries, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (Asia-Africa Market Department) has organized a trade delegation. trade, in conjunction with organizing a Forum to promote the export of goods to Iran from May 4 to 10, 2023 in Tehran city, Iran.
The trade delegation included representatives of the Asia-Africa Market Department, Vietnam Pharmaceutical Business Association and 14 businesses operating in the fields of pharmaceuticals, construction materials, and agricultural products (rice, pepper, cashews). , cinnamon, anise, coconut), dried fruit, coffee, confectionery, noodles, tea... During the working time, the group carried out the following activities: research, market survey; working with the Iranian Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Mines (ICCIMA); Iran's Ministry of Industry, Trade and Mines; Iran Trade Promotion Organization (TPO); Iran Rice Import, Export and Distributor Association; Iran Pharmaceutical Association; some key import companies; organize a Forum to promote exports to Iran; Participate in the Iran EXPO 2023 International Exhibition and a number of other activities.
Representatives of the Asia-Africa Market Department worked with representatives of the Iranian Ministry of Industry, Mines and Trade
At the meeting with relevant agencies in Iran (Mr. Mohsen Rezaeipour, Leader of the Department of East Asia and the Pacific, Ministry of Industry, Mines and Trade of Iran; Mr. Mousavi, Chairman of the Vietnam - Iran Chamber of Commerce; Mr. Khaispour, Head of the International Cooperation Department, ICCIMA), the two sides discussed trade and investment policies, areas of cooperation, import and export products with great potential, and shared experiences in trade promotion. trade, export support, introduction to connect import and export partners, joint venture investment cooperation opportunities, technology transfer in the fields of pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, and vaccines. The two sides also agreed to exchange lists of reputable import and export enterprises, the need to diversify import and export goods, and encourage businesses from both sides to be more proactive in contact and information exchange. Look for trade opportunities.
The delegation worked with representatives of the Board of Directors of the Iran Rice Import, Export and Supply Association
The trade delegation also had a working session with rice import business, Iran Rice Import, Export and Supply Association (IRESIA). Mr. Mohammad Mokhtariani, Chairman of IRESIA, said that currently, 50% of Iran's rice imports are from India; 35% from Pakistan, 5% from Thailand and the remaining 10% from several other countries, including Vietnam. Previously, Iran used to import rice from Vietnam. Currently, Iran wants to resume importing rice from Vietnam, initially some types of rice such as Thai homali, jasmine, ST24. The representative of IRESIA Leaders also said that the Iranian side wants to find a guaranteed rice supply source from other countries, including Vietnam, to diversify sources of imported goods and reduce dependence on supply from the Indian market. .
Also within the framework of the working program, the Asia-Africa Market Department (Ministry of Industry and Trade) coordinated with the Iranian side to organize a Forum to promote the export of goods to Iran between businesses of the two countries, attracting a large crowd. The participation of Iranian businesses operating in many fields to meet and exchange direct cooperation opportunities with Vietnamese businesses.
Opening session of the Forum to promote the export of goods to Iran
After the opening session, businesses had direct B2B contact. Iranian businesses want to promote cooperation in the pharmaceutical field with pharmaceutical businesses in Vietnam; At the same time, he expressed interest in all kinds of agricultural products, especially rice, pepper, cashew nuts, cinnamon, dried fruit, fresh coconut, dragon fruit... sampled on display at the Forum. A number of businesses have discussed prices, quality standards and other related issues to sign contracts.
Iranian businesses are interested in Vietnamese products at the B2B session promoting exports to Iran
Promote fresh coconut products at a B2B session between Vietnamese and Iranian businesses
Some pictures of the delegation's activities at the B2B Session
Meaningful activity celebrating 50 years of establishing diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Iran
Also while in Iran, the trade delegation visited, worked, and interacted with Iranian and international businesses at the Iran Expo international exhibition - one of the largest multi-industry exhibitions in Iran. At the Exhibition, Vietnamese businesses had the opportunity to meet and introduce their company's sample products and export potential to Iranian and international partners.
After directly introducing products at the Forum for promoting export of goods to Iran and at the Iran Expo, a number of Vietnamese businesses participating in the delegation began exchanging and discussing contracts with Iranian partners.
The business trip of the trade delegation in Iran was organized successfully, and is a practical activity to celebrate the 50th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Iran in 2023.
