An agreement on cooperation was signed in Tehran between the Iranian Minister of Energy, Abbas Aliyabadi, and the Minister of Energy of Belarus. The purpose of this memorandum is to establish partnership relations between the parties in the energy sector for mutual benefit.
According to the IRNA report from the Ministry of Energy, the main areas of this agreement include promoting joint work in sustainable energy development, including renewable energy. It also provides for the development of cooperation in the field of energy infrastructure contracts and services, as well as experience exchange, training, and technical support.
Furthermore, the memorandum covers cooperation in the construction and management of energy infrastructure, electricity distribution and transmission systems. The parties agreed to jointly participate in seminars, conferences, and exhibitions to attract investment in the energy industry, as well as to exchange information on engineering and consulting issues, and to organize visits by high-ranking officials and technical experts.
Previously, in June, the Iranian Minister of Industry, Mining, and Trade met with the Deputy Minister of Industry of Belarus. At this meeting, the development of bilateral cooperation in the fields of industry, trade, transport, and logistics, as well as joint production, was emphasized. The parties noted the need to increase the volume of trade operations and seek new opportunities for cooperation in various production sectors.
The Iranian Minister of Industry pointed to the production capabilities of both countries and proposed cooperation in the supply of mining equipment. Issues of joint tractor production in Iran, as well as urban and intercity buses and trucks involving companies from both countries, were also discussed. The Minister noted that the development of transport infrastructure and simplification of communications are necessary to expand economic ties, and called for the opening of direct flights between Iran and Belarus, as well as the simplification of the visa issuance process for traders and citizens.
Within the same meeting, Iran expressed readiness to export medical equipment, medicines, and healthcare products to Belarus. Additionally, special attention was paid to developing logistical cooperation and utilizing the capacities of the International North-South Corridor as an important area of joint work, which facilitates trade and reduces transport costs.
In mid-August, the Deputy Minister of Agriculture of Iran for Planning and Economic Affairs held a meeting with the Minister of Agriculture and Food of Belarus. This meeting took place during the 7th session of the Eurasian Economic Union Council on Agricultural and Industrial Policy in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The parties reviewed the potential for agricultural and economic cooperation and stressed the importance of strengthening bilateral contacts.
One of the key points of the negotiations was the continuation and development of cooperation in the supply and trade of potash and phosphate fertilizers. The use of existing capacities to expand trade and search for directions for joint investment in agrochemical production was discussed. The Iranian side emphasized the need to diversify supply sources to ensure agricultural sustainability by utilizing the capacities of EAEU member states.
Joint potential in the field of agricultural machinery and equipment was also discussed. Both sides agreed to identify production capacities and private sector activists to develop exchanges, technology transfer, and joint investments in this area. Another focus was the trade of agricultural and food products, including poultry, dairy products, and fruits, to facilitate trade and expand producers' presence in each other's markets.
In early July, the Iranian Minister of Agriculture also stressed the need to expand bilateral agricultural cooperation and accelerate the holding of a joint agricultural committee. Gholamreza Nouri Gezeldj, a representative of Iran, met with Dmitry Kaltsov, the Ambassador of Belarus in Tehran. The parties discussed ways to develop bilateral cooperation in agriculture, taking into account the extensive capabilities of both countries in production, animal husbandry, and machine building.
Nouri and Kaltsov agreed to expedite the holding of a joint agricultural committee, which will serve as a platform for implementing agreements and increasing the level of technical, economic, and trade interaction between Tehran and Minsk.
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