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Iran’s Eco. Min. Attends IMF–WBG Annual Meetings in Bangkok, Emphasizes Global Cooperation
Seyyed Ali Madanizadeh, Iran’s Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance, is participating in the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group in Bangkok, Thailand, engaging in bilateral and multilateral economic discussions and activities.
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Iran Calls for Faster Implementation of Islamic Development Bank-Funded Projects
BANGKOK— Iran’s Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance, Seyyed Ali Madanizadeh, has called for faster resolution of outstanding issues affecting Islamic Development Bank-backed projects, the removal of implementation bottlenecks and more effective use of the bank’s financing capacity to complete the country’s priority development initiatives.
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Iran’s Economy Minister Attends IMF–World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok
Iran’s Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance, Seyyed Ali Madanizadeh, is attending the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group in Bangkok, Thailand, to pursue Iran’s economic and financial priorities and explore opportunities to expand international cooperation.
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Iran’s Economy Minister Arrives in Bangkok for 2026 IMF–World Bank Meetings
Iran’s Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance, Seyyed Ali Madanizadeh, arrived in Bangkok on Wednesday at the head of a delegation of economic officials and experts to attend the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG).
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Iranian Investment Official Arrives in Ashgabat for Turkmenistan Investment Forum
Mahdi Heidari, Iran’s Deputy Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance and head of the Organization for Investment, Economic and Technical Assistance of Iran (OIETAI), has arrived in Ashgabat to attend Turkmenistan's International Investment Forum.
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‘Iran determined to strengthen ties with China to contribute to peace, progress in region, world’
TEHRAN- The Embassy of China in Iran held a ceremony on the evening of September 29 at the embassy on the occasion of the 77th anniversary of the National Day of the People’s Republic of China, attended by Iranian officials and diplomats from various foreign embassies.
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Iran Economy Minister Meets NDB President to Explore Development Financing
Iran’s Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance, Seyyed Ali Madanizadeh, has met with Dilma Rousseff, President of the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB), to discuss the institution’s potential role in expanding economic cooperation and financing Iran’s development projects.
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Pezeshkian Highlights BRICS Opportunities for Investment and Financial Cooperation
President Masoud Pezeshkian has highlighted the growing potential for economic cooperation among BRICS members, saying recent talks by Iran’s economy minister with economic ministers and senior officials of the bloc’s member states have opened promising avenues for joint investment, easier financial transactions and deeper economic ties.
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Iran Economy Minister: BRICS to Play Key Role in Easing Sanctions Impact
Iran’s Economy Minister Seyyed Ali Madanizadeh said BRICS is expected to play a key role in reducing the impact of sanctions over the long term, as member states expand the use of local currencies, interoperable payment systems, and transport and data corridors.
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Iran Says Local Currencies, Domestic Payment Systems Key BRICS Gains
Iranian Economy and Finance Minister Seyyed Ali Madanizadeh has described the greater use of local currencies, the development of domestic payment systems and financial messaging platforms, and closer economic coordination among BRICS members as key outcomes of the bloc’s latest meeting.
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Iran Economy Minister Arrives in India for BRICS Economic Diplomacy
Iranian Economy Minister Seyyed Ali Madanizadeh has arrived in Mumbai to attend a meeting of BRICS finance ministers, continuing Tehran’s efforts to expand economic ties with member states of the bloc.
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Iran, Russia Pledge to Complete North-South Corridor with Rasht-Astara Rail Project
MOSCOW — Iran and Russia have reaffirmed their commitment to completing the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC), with the two sides discussing the swift implementation of the Rasht-Astara railway project, a key missing link in the route.
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Iran Seeks to Expand Presence in Eurasian Market as Economy Minister Holds Talks in Moscow
MOSCOW — Iran’s Economy Minister Seyyed Ali Madanizadeh held talks with senior officials of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) in Moscow on accelerating trade and expanding economic cooperation as Tehran seeks to strengthen its presence in the bloc’s market of about 180 million people.
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Iran Economy Minister Visits Mir Business Bank, Calls for Stronger Financial and Trade Links with Russia
MOSCOW — During an official trip to Moscow, Iran's Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance, Seyed Ali Madanizadeh, visited Mir Business Bank. He discussed expanding banking and financial cooperation between Tehran and Moscow with the Iranian ambassador, Kazem Jalali, and the bank's board of directors.
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Iran, Russia Reach New Agreements to Deepen Economic Ties and Counter Economic Pressure
Iran and Russia have finalized several key agreements and reached new understandings on financial cooperation, labor, and employment, Iran’s Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance Seyyed Ali Madanizadeh said, as the two countries seek to deepen and expand their economic relations.
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Iran, Eurasian Economic Union Discuss New Currency Mechanism for Financial Settlements
Iran and the Eurasian Economic Union have discussed the use of a benchmark currency for financial settlements as Tehran seeks to expand trade ties with Russia and other EAEU member states and reduce its exposure to US sanctions.
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Iran Seeks to Expand Northern Trade Routes to Offset Impact of Southern Maritime Blockade
Iran plans to expand trade through its northern borders and overland routes to mitigate the economic impact of restrictions on maritime access in the south, Economy Minister Seyed Ali Madanizadeh said.
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Iran Prioritizes Economic Ties with Aligned Countries, Economy Minister Says
MOSCOW — Iran’s government has made expanding economic relations with neighboring and like-minded countries a key priority, Economy Minister Seyed Ali Madanizadeh said during a visit to Moscow, stressing that Tehran is seeking constructive engagement with countries willing to maintain effective economic ties with Iran.
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Iran’s Economic Diplomacy of Madanizadeh in Russia and India
TEHRAN — Iran’s Economy Minister Seyyed Ali Madanizadeh traveled to Russia before attending a meeting of BRICS finance ministers in India, as Tehran seeks to use economic diplomacy to expand trade, attract investment and mitigate the impact of sanctions and external economic pressure.
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Iran’s Economy Minister Rejects US Pressure Strategy, Vows Economic Reform
TEHRAN —Iran’s economy is being built by its people, businesses, and entrepreneurs rather than by the U.S. Treasury Department, Economy Minister Seyed Ali Madanizadeh said, rejecting the notion that intensified sanctions and financial pressure could force Tehran to change its national decisions.
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Iran’s Economy Minister Arrives in Moscow for Bilateral and Multilateral Talks
MOSCOW —Iranian Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance Seyed Ali Madanizadeh arrived in Moscow on Sunday at the head of a delegation for a series of bilateral and multilateral consultations with Russian officials and economic partners.
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Foreign Investment in Qom Surges 105.3% in First Five Months of 2026
QOM, Iran — The value of approved foreign investment projects in Iran’s Qom province rose 105.3% year on year to $40.754 million between March 21 and August 22, 2026, covering the first five months of the Iranian calendar year 1405, the province’s director general for economic and financial affairs said.
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Iran’s Economy Minister Vows to Defeat Adversaries in Economic War
TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance, Seyyed Ali Madanizadeh, has expressed confidence that the Islamic Republic will prevail in its ongoing economic confrontation with foreign adversaries, just as it has overcome previous military challenges.
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Iran Cuts Average Customs Dwell Time From 10 Months to Eight Days: Minister
Iran has cut the average time goods remain held at customs from as long as 10 months in some cases to about eight days, Economy Minister Seyyed Ali Madanizadeh said, as the government steps up efforts to streamline trade, remove investment barriers and shield the economy from external pressure.
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Economy Minister: Pezeshkian Pursues Economic Reforms with Courage and Consensus-Building
TEHRAN – Iran's Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance has described President Masoud Pezeshkian's approach to economic reforms, highlighting "courage in decision-making," "consensus-building," and "attention to people's livelihoods" as the president's key leadership traits.
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Ministry: Economic Resilience Is Tehran's Top Priority
Iran’s Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance Seyyed Ali Madanizadeh has stressed the need to strengthen the country’s economic resilience, saying the priority is to prepare the economy to withstand external pressures while encouraging broad public participation through saving, investment, reconstruction and modernization.
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Iran's Economy Minister: U.S. Threats Reflect Policy Frustration, Not Strength
Iran's Minister of Economy has dismissed recent remarks by the U.S. Treasury Secretary portraying Iran's economy as facing "unprecedented isolation," stressing that such statements reflect policy frustration rather than genuine leverage, as successive pressure campaigns have consistently failed to achieve their objectives against the Iranian nation.
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Iran Sees Health Tourism, Handicrafts as Key Sources of Foreign Exchange
Iran’s economy minister has pledged government support for the expansion of health tourism and handicraft exports, describing the two sectors as underutilized sources of foreign-exchange earnings, job creation, and stronger economic ties with other countries.
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Economy Minister Calls for Accelerated Support for Production and Enterprises in Financing System
The Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance, at a meeting of the Coordinating Council of State-Owned Banks, underscored the need to strengthen coordination among banks, enhance discipline within the banking network, and expedite support for the production sector and economic enterprises.