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ECO experts to convene in Tehran
TASNIM – Tehran will host the fourth meeting of experts of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) member states on November 26-29 in order to investigate the reduction of risk of disaster in the region.
Manager of the Public Relations Department of the Geological Survey of Iran (GSI) for International Affairs Hanieh Bakhshaei made the announcement, saying sharing ideas on solving the problems of geological hazards are among the most important goals of the meeting.
Iran is 13th biggest wheat producer in the world
IRNA – Iran is the world’s 13th biggest wheat producer in 2023, producing 14 million tons of wheat, according to the statistics of the US Department of Agriculture.
In its latest report on the situation of grain production in the world, the department said Iran produced over 14 million tons of wheat in the 2023 Crop Year, showing an 800,000-ton hike compared to the same period last year.
Iran’s wheat production in 2023 registered a six percent growth compared to last year’s output, the report added.
TPO to launch FTA with EAEU in 2024
IRNA – The deputy head of the Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPO) for international affairs said a free trade agreement (FTA) between Iran and the Eurasian Economic Union’s (EAEU) member states will come into effect at the beginning of the next Iranian year (starting March 20, 2024).
Mohammad Qannadzadeh made the comment on Tuesday, adding that the Eurasian Economic Union is composed of five countries, namely Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia and Kyrgyzstan.