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 ...

Payam Shirali, a distinguished coach from Gilan, has been appointed as a member of the coaching committee for the Asian Sepaktakraw Federation (ASTAF). The appointment was formalized in a decree issued by ASTAF President Halim Kader. According to Baran Press, Shirali's selection recognizes his successful tenure with the Iranian national sepaktakraw team, which has positioned him among Asia's leading coaches. His achievements include securing three gold medals, one silver, and two bronze medals at World Championships held in Thailand, India, and Oman. He will serve a one-year term on the ASTAF coaching committee.  پیام شیرعلی، عضو کمیته مربیان فدراسیون سپک تاکرای آسیا شد طی حکمی از سوی حلیم ...