(MENAFN) According to a report from the TCCIMA portal, the Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (TCCIMA) hosted a conference on the trade opportunities between Iran and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) on Monday.

During the conference, representatives from the private sector and TCCIMA officials, including TCCIMA Head Masoud Khansari and Head of TCCIMA Agriculture Committee Kaveh Zargaran, discussed trade-related issues in areas such as agriculture and foodstuff.

Additionally, the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) Minister in charge of Integration and Macroeconomics Sergei Glazyev also attended the meeting through an online video message.

At the conference's opening ceremony, Khansari highlighted the unique characteristics of the Eurasian region and its position as a connecting point between Asia and Europe.

He also noted that Iran's trade with the Eurasian Economic Union was over five billion dollars in 2022 and has seen significant growth. Khansari expressed hope that this trend would continue in the future.

Furthermore, he emphasized that free trade with the Eurasian Economic Union has created an opportunity to neutralize Western sanctions. He added that the Iranian private sector is seeking membership in the union to create unified regulations in transportation, money transfer, and quarantine standards.

In summary, the TCCIMA hosted a conference on the trade opportunities between Iran and the Eurasian Economic Union, discussing trade-related issues in agriculture and foodstuff.

Khansari highlighted the unique characteristics of the Eurasian region and the significant growth in trade between Iran and the Eurasian Economic Union.

He emphasized the importance of free trade with the Eurasian Economic Union to neutralize Western sanctions and the need for unified regulations in transportation, money transfer, and quarantine standards.

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