TEHRAN– Deputy chairman of the Iranian Chamber of Cooperatives for international affairs Alireza Banie and chairman of the Russian Business Council Leonid Lozhechko have discussed ways to increase mutual trade through participation of Iranian cooperatives sector.
Banie elaborated on the capabilities of his country’s cooperatives sector as well as key challenges faced by economic players active in the sector.
Lozhechko also elaborated on trade ties between Tehran and Moscow, saying that the two sides have signed 2,500 agreements and contracts in recent years.
He said that the deals have been signed in sectors such transportation, oil and gas, adding that efforts will be made to increase interactions in foodstuff, agriculture, medical sectors as well.