Iran, Russia to Sign New Customs Deal
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Head of Iran’s Customs Office Masoud Karbasian said Tehran and Moscow will ink a new customs agreement to meet the latest demands in the two countries' relations.
Speaking in a meeting with Russian Ambassador to Iran Levan Jagarian on Wednesday, Karbasian referred to the need for the two countries to exchange customs data electronically and said Tehran and Moscow will sign a new document on customs cooperation in accordance with today’s needs.
He said the new agreement is necessary given the development of bilateral relations and the rise in the level of trade between the two states.
Karbasian also underlined cooperation between Russian and Iranian customs in the fight against organized crimes.
Jagarian, for his part, highlighted the potential for expansion of trade between the two countries.
He also promised to work for resolving the problems Iranian traders are facing in Russia.
The Iranian customs chief met with the Russian ambassador prior to his visit to Moscow.