On November 5, 2026, the 'Iran China Trade and Investment Forum' with the theme of 'Cooperation Opportunities in the Iran China Trade Supply Chain Field' was held near the Shanghai National Convention and Exhibition Center.

This forum organized investment supporting activities around the spillover effects of the China International Import Expo, attracting about 300 business professionals from various industries in China, including the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, chambers of commerce, associations, and official representatives. The on-site communication was lively.

Dr. Haidari, Deputy Minister of Economy and Finance of Iran, presented Iran's investment capabilities and opportunities at the forum. He said that China is one of Iran's most important economic and trade partners. Iran is willing to link its national development strategy with the "the Belt and Road" initiative, the global development initiative and the global security initiative. In the past five years, about 200 investment projects have been approved with a value exceeding 5 billion US dollars, of which over 700 million US dollars have been received; The modernization of energy and infrastructure is expected to require approximately $250 billion in investment over the next five years. The Iranian side has prepared a list covering 11 strategic areas, approximately 150 projects, with a total value of about 300 billion US dollars, including about 30 projects in the petrochemical field and an investment demand of over 45 billion US dollars. The Iranian side introduced that the Foreign Investment Encouragement and Protection Law can guarantee the remittance of capital and profits, 100% shareholding of foreign investors, national treatment, and international arbitration. It has also established a special window for Chinese investment to accelerate the processing of investment, residence, and work permits.

His Excellency Mr. Fazli, the Ambassador of Iran to China, delivered a keynote speech, stating that this year's National Pavilion focuses on knowledge and technological capabilities, showcasing medical diagnostics, nanomedicine and biopharmaceuticals, medicinal plants, and exploring the co construction of value chains with China.

Iran is willing to expand cooperation in such fields as joint research, emerging industries, cleaner production, technical standards and infrastructure, new energy, intelligent transportation and green economy under the framework of the "the Belt and Road". 2026 coincides with the 55th anniversary of the establishment of modern diplomatic relations between the two countries and the 10th anniversary of the comprehensive strategic partnership. Iranian companies in the fields of energy, petrochemicals, mining, agriculture, dairy, and emerging technologies are participating in the exhibition, looking forward to deepening cooperation in trade, investment, and technology transfer.

Chinese participants and Iranian representatives had exchanges on project docking, industrial cooperation, and investment guarantees, and the atmosphere on site was lively.Editor/Min Jing