Iran's parliament ratified a free trade agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union, paving the way for stronger economic ties with the regional bloc
The agreement allows Iran to export tariff-free to EAEU member states , including Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Armenia, on about 87% of its trade.
EAEU members have completed their parliamentary approvals, clearing the way for the new trade regulations.
Covering around 500 goods, the deal offers Iran expanded market opportunities, expected to boost economic growth and trade with EAEU nations.
A senior official from Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) said that the country would start implementing the free trade deal with the EAEU within the next two months.
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