Discussions are underway to establish a "Union of National Karate Federations of the Caspian Sea Countries" following consultations held during international competitions in Russia. The President of the Iran Karate Federation met with officials from several national karate federations to explore the formation of this regional body. According to Baran Press, the initial meeting included the heads of the karate federations of Iran, Russia, and Armenia. Participants exchanged views on the structure and objectives of such a union, with a focus on bolstering regional cooperation in the sport. Masoud Rahnama, speaking at the meeting, indicated that the initiative draws inspiration from a similar model previously implemented for Mediterranean Sea countries. The ...
The head of Agricultural Organization in Gilan Province announced that the first “Gilan Agrofood” exhibition will take place from November 18 to 21 in Rasht, center city of the province, on the sidelines of the governors’ meeting of the Caspian Sea littoral states. According to Baran Press, the fair will showcase agricultural products, foods and beverages, packaging and processing industries, renewable-energy powered production, food-technology and medical-tourism links. Organizers said its aim is to position Gilan as a major agro-food export hub and supply chain gateway to the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and Eurasia. Gilan’s governor and trade officials note the province’s special logistical advantages – rail, road, sea and air ...
During a meeting with Mazandaran’s Governor, Mehdi Younesi, the Russian delegation mentioned the Mazandaran free zone as a key factor in promoting bilateral trade. According to Baran Press, Russian investors have expressed interest in cooperating with Iran’s northern province of Mazandaran, aiming to modernize its food processing facilities and expand its agricultural sector. The official highlighted that, due to the special authority given to the province by President Masoud Pezeshkian to build ties with Eurasian nations, Mazandaran is open to all foreign investments, especially from Russia. Emphasizing the economic importance of citrus fruits, which are second to rice in the province, Younesi called investment in this sector a strategic move to ...
