BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 17. Iran wants to
strengthen the role of Russia’s "Mir Business Bank" in supporting
the International North-South Transport Corridor.
This is reflected in statements by Abdolnaser Hemmati, Governor
of the Central Bank of Iran, made during a meeting with officials
of the bank.
According to him, economic relations between Tehran and Moscow
are of great importance. In this regard, the International
North-South Transport Corridor should be kept under more serious
focus. Developing the potential of Iran's northern regions,
increasing maritime freight transportation, and paying more
attention to the supply of products from the Russian direction are
on the agenda.
Hemmati stated that developing economic cooperation with Russia
holds a special place in Iran's policy. The Iranian government
wants to increase the trade turnover between the two countries, and
the banking system will seriously support this direction.
The Iranian official added that Iran expects Russian banks to
cooperate in opening reliable letters of credit for Iranian
parties, thereby creating conditions for the import and financial
security of products needed by Iran.
Hemmati noted that "Mir Business Bank" has grown significantly
in recent years, and the steps taken can help provide more services
to Iranian and Russian businessmen.
The Governor of the Central Bank of Iran traveled to Russia
yesterday.
