Envoy: Iran seeks to enhance ties with Russia in automotive, auto parts industries
Iran aims to broaden its collaboration with Russia in various sectors, including the automotive and auto parts industries, Iran’s Ambassador to Moscow Kazem Jalali stated. The remarks were made on Monday during the opening ceremony of the 29th international trade fair for automotive production, aftermarket and service industry in Moscow, IRNA reported.
Jalali highlighted the strategic comprehensive treaty signed between the two countries on January 17 and the implementation of the free trade agreement between Iran and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), effective from May 15, describing the outlook for Iran-Russia relations in 2025 as “promising and expanding.”
Noting that representatives of Iran’s automotive and auto parts industries are participating for the fourth consecutive year in a unified pavilion at the Automobility exhibition, he emphasized, “Iran’s annual automobile production stands at approximately 1.2 million units, though production capacity has been higher in certain years.”
“Iran has made significant advancements in auto parts manufacturing, with over 1,850 active auto parts companies operating in the country today.” Jalali further remarked, “My presence at the opening of this international exhibition sends a clear message: We are prepared to deepen cooperation, particularly in the auto parts sector.”
The international exhibition, titled MIMS Automobility Moscow 2025, commenced on Monday, and will run for four days. According to organizers, 15 Iranian companies are participating in this global event, showcasing their expertise in automotive components, services, and technologies.
The exhibition is recognized as the largest annual automotive industry event in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). Key sectors featured include spare parts, vehicle maintenance, electronic equipment, oils and chemicals, digital solutions, electric vehicles, and autonomous technologies.
This edition of the exhibition hosts 1,920 companies from 20 countries, including Iran, Italy, China, Hungary, India, South Korea, and Singapore.