Mineral cooperation between Iran and the UAE is developing

The Memorandum of Understanding between Iran and UAE Joint Chamber of Commerce and Mining House was signed in the presence of Iran Mining House in the presence of Mohammad Reza Bahraman, President of Iran-UAE Mining Chamber, Farshid Farzanegan, President of Iran-UAE Joint Chamber of Commerce
According to the Iran International Stone Exhibition, the ceremony focused on joint cooperation in the field of mining and the establishment of joint committees to assess the needs of the UAE and the development and strengthening of the mining sector in three areas of investment, transportation and mining equipment. Also in this ceremony, the capacities of the UAE and the active traders in this region were discussed.
Following the development of exports
Farshid Farzanegan, Chairman of the Iran-UAE Joint Chamber, said about the importance of this memorandum: "Considering the dominance of the Mining House in the field of exploration, extraction and processing and the familiarity of the Iran-UAE Chamber with economic activists in the field of mining and mining industries." Used jointly by the two countries.
The head of the Iran-UAE Joint Chamber stated: "For this purpose, specialized committees were set up to further cooperate between the members of the Mining House and the Joint Chamber." Given that the Mining House is a professional organization, we hope that this memorandum will help further exports and the development of the country's mining sector.
Asked what are the benefits of cooperating with countries in the region for Iran's mining sector, Farzanegan said: "These countries, including the UAE, because they have access to free trade, can provide raw materials and technology to the country's miners." Since the UAE is also a hub in the region, cooperation with this country will enable us to achieve export goals as much as possible.
Welcoming Iran's minerals
The head of the Iran-UAE Joint Chamber stressed: "The proximity to the Iranian market as well as the country's untapped potential is attractive to other countries and can be exploited in the near future."
Referring to the ability of members of the Iran-UAE Joint Chamber to export minerals, Farzanegan said: "UAE economic activists are interested in supplying aluminum, copper and iron ores and intend to cooperate with Iran." We hope that with the outcome of the US elections and the change in the international arena, the field of joint activities and cooperation will be further reduced and the restrictions will be reduced.
He continued: "Considering the good mineral capacities in Iran and the needs assessments that have been done for the UAE in this field, we can hope that appropriate cooperation in this field will begin by passing through the current situation." Certainly, in the atmosphere that will be created soon, Iran's minerals will enjoy a good market.
Referring to the importance of attracting foreign investors to Iran, Farzanegan said: "Investors in the mining sector can be helped by UAE investors." Today, there are specialized and experienced people in the mine house who should use this capacity.
Rooms, a bridge between different countries
Mohammad Reza Bahraman, President of Iran Mining House, referring to the focus of Mining House on cooperation with joint chambers of commerce, said: "One of the policies of the International Committee of Mining House is to advance the issues and principles of the mining sector in relation to the goals of joint chambers." In fact, because these rooms are bridges between different countries, the Mining House is also focused on them.
He continued: "With several meetings that the International Committee had with the chambers of commerce, a memorandum of understanding was proposed to meet the needs of the trade union of the two sides with the joint chamber of Iran and the UAE."
The head of the Iran Mining House stated that the purpose of the Mining House is to develop cooperation with the chambers of commerce, adding that the International Committee of the Mining House had previously signed a memorandum of cooperation with Iran and Oman, as a result of which a number of mining activists Constituencies in Oman have established communication.
"Our goal is to facilitate investment in the mining sector, supply mining equipment and solve transportation problems," he said of the purpose of signing the memorandum. Given the UAE's capacity in the field of transportation and the capabilities of the members of the Iran-UAE Joint Chamber, we hope that this memorandum will be a source of good for the country and the members of both organizations.
The world is the world of communication
Referring to the importance of developing foreign relations and its impact on reducing the country's economic costs, Bahraman said: "The world is the world of communication; In this way, the more we can strengthen our relations with other countries, the better it can reduce costs for miners. In this process, the information of the target countries can be accessed with more transparency and less risk.
Regarding the importance of developing economic relations in the mining sector with the UAE, the head of the Iran Mining House said: "The UAE is one of the most important countries on our water border and the line of communication between Iran and the world is known." Iran has had the most exports and imports with this country during the last 15 years; Therefore, the UAE can become one of the most important customers of Iran's minerals.
He added: "The Iran-UAE Joint Chamber can help solve the problems of mineral transportation, purchase of mining equipment, machinery, as well as joint ventures in the mining sector to the mining house and private sector activists."
Meet the needs of domestic miners
Bahraman stated that the UAE can meet the needs of a large number of domestic miners, adding that although the UAE does not have mines, it can provide the necessary materials for the development of processing, mining machinery and tools for domestic miners. This country is in fact our bridge with the manufacturers of machines in the world, and since many large exhibitions are held in the UAE, this country is also a suitable place for gathering Iranian miners.
He continued: "It is worthwhile for the miners to welcome the exhibition that will be held in the UAE in the New Year with their presence." The Mining House also has a seat in this exhibition, the terms of which are provided based on a new memorandum of understanding with the Iran-UAE Chamber of Commerce.
A place to connect with the world
The head of the Iran Mining House stressed that we should be able to meet the needs of domestic miners at the lowest cost, noting: "If we can develop any connection with other countries and find healthy routes, we will definitely minimize the risk for mining activists." .
He stated that there is a lack of communication with the world among the country's mining activists, adding: "Although the mining sector in Iran has the capacity to supply raw materials needed by industries in the region, it has not been able to achieve great success in this field." Find; For example, although we have good statistics in the production of ceramics and are ranked first in the region, but we have not been able to reach the target market and find a customer for it.
Increase executive solutions by developing communications
Reza Nouri, Secretary of the International Committee of the Mining House of Iran, said about the importance of concluding a joint memorandum between the Iran-UAE Chamber and the Mining House: "This memorandum aims to benefit from mining capacities in the UAE and use valuable experiences of the Iranian private sector in exploration." , Processing and technical-engineering services as well as in order to support Iranian economic actors in order to participate in the UAE mining arena was concluded between the Joint Chamber of Commerce of Iran and the UAE and the Mining House of Iran.
The Secretary of the International Committee of the Iran Mining House, referring to the issues addressed in this Memorandum of Understanding by the Iran-UAE Chamber, said: Informing about projects, tenders and exploration zones in the UAE to the Iran Mining House, Iranian mining to the UAE in order to create value-added chain and provide advice to Iranian economic actors active in the field of mining in order to be present in the UAE are among the items considered by the UAE in this memorandum.
Solve problems of mining sector and mining industries
Nouri further mentioned the objectives of the Iran Mining House and specified: reflecting the problems of the country's miners to the Iran-UAE Chamber, providing specialized reports on the situation of Iran's mining sector and mining industry in proportion to the capacity to attract cooperation from the UAE, cooperation with the UAE Chamber in solving Issues of mining and mining industries related to Iran and the UAE, data collection, review and research and submission of documentary reports on the challenges and recognizing the needs and priorities of Iran's mines are among the reasons for cooperation between Iran and the UAE.
The Secretary of the International Committee of the Iran Mining House stated that the more contacts are formed between economic actors, the more executive solutions will be specified: The Mining House is a comprehensive organization with multiple agencies in all provinces that can cooperate with the Iran-UAE Chamber and Take effective steps to facilitate foreign relations and the prosperity of the mining sector.
He added: "The cooperation of these two organizations will facilitate investment in the mining sector, which will ultimately benefit the country's economy."
Infrastructure development
Nouri pointed out that in the discussion of future research, we need to develop the country's infrastructure, adding: "Since the development of infrastructure must be considered gradually, the role of specialized committees of the Mining House and provincial agencies is important in this regard."
In the development of the future world, the focus is more on generating revenue from minerals than from generating oil and petrochemical sales; As a result, we need to connect with other countries to develop mining cooperation. In this regard, we can use the opportunity of Expo 2021, which will be held in the UAE.
The Secretary of the International Committee of the Mining House of Iran stated the importance of cooperation between the Iran-UAE Chamber and the Mining House: Cooperation between the two organizations to help the presence of Iranian mining activists in the UAE, increase exports of mineral products through the UAE and facilitate investment and export Technical-engineering services of the country's mining and mineral industries to the UAE, as well as the formation of specialized mining committees.
The need to study markets
Regarding the importance of Iranian investment in the UAE, Nouri said: "Studying the markets in the field of mining in the UAE and providing the basic information needed to mining companies is an important issue that has been provided today." By introducing the opportunities of exporting technical-engineering and investment services in the UAE to the members of the Mining Committee, participation and facilitation in defining mining development projects in the form of consortium participation among the mining companies member of the committee and providing expert advice for the presence of mining companies in the UAE market. This memorandum is of special importance.
Regarding the importance of mining companies and their advantages for the countries of the region, the secretary of the International Committee of the Iran Mining House said: "Countries in the region, especially the Persian Gulf countries, can provide opportunities for mineral exports through consulting with Iranian companies active in the mining industry." Technical-engineering services including exploration, extraction and processing of minerals as well as cooperation to invest in exploration, exploitation and value chain creation.
Referring to the current situation, Nouri clarified: "In the past, before the sanctions, Iran provided a significant part of the region's mineral needs, which is confirmed by export and import statistics of neighboring countries." We hope that today, with the implementation of this memorandum and with the cooperation and presence of the President of the Iran-UAE Joint Chamber of Commerce and the President of the Iran Mining House, a special role will be considered for the development of the Iranian mining sector.
Concluding remarks
The heads of the Iran-UAE Chamber of Commerce and the Mining House in a joint cooperation agreement stressed the need to expand bilateral relations and develop cooperation with the UAE. They believe that since the world is a world of communication, it is necessary to establish extensive relations with other countries in the region, including the UAE. The UAE is a regional hub and has extensive cooperation with other countries, so it can help meet our needs in the mining sector, including the materials needed to process and supply machinery and tools. Also, the leaders and members of both organizations believe that because the UAE does not have minerals, Iran can meet the needs of this country with the necessary capacities.