Ukrainian trade delegations have had many visits to Iran and this is their third visit in the past 6 months. This shows Ukraine’s determination and passion to expand trade ties with Iran. This delegation consisted of the first deputy of Ukraine’s chamber of commerce and the managers and representatives of the chambers of commerce of the different provinces in Ukraine.
According to the first memorandum, the agreements that were achieved and the potential in both countries, there is hope that the two countries can cooperate in the industry, steel, tourism and agriculture fields. In this conference the Ukrainian delegation said they are ready to transfer land to Iranian investors in order for them to work on agriculture. Bearing in mind the potential of the Alborz province, investment in the fields of tourism, Hotels and sport complexes have to be included in this cooperation. Also, Payam airport can be used as a direct air route for trade between Iran and Ukraine. Ukraine has also offered the role of becoming a link between Iran and Europe.
The economic delegation of Ukraine is also after a strong economic relationship. With Ukraine being neighbors to countries such as Hungary, Poland, Slovakia and … , as of the 1st of January 2016, free trading between Ukraine and Europe will be started and this will be a good potential for Iranian exporters to export their goods to Europe through Ukraine.
According to the talks that have been made, an economic delegation from Iran will be visiting Kiev in the first quarter of 2016.