Iran plans to import 250,000 tons of rice from Thailand
Thailand Commerce Minister Boonsong Teriyapirom said that Iran plans to import 250,000 tons of rice from Thailand.
The two countries have signed a contract based on which Tehran will import the mentioned amount of rice from Bangkok in six month starting October, the ISNA News Agency reported.
"Iran will also import another 750,000 tons of rice from Thailand in the next two years," he added.
Iranian Minister of Industry, Mine, and Trade Mehdi Ghazanfari and Thailand Commerce Minister Boonsong Teriyapirom held talks on last Wednesday.
At the meeting, Ghazanfari said that Iran plans to sign long-term agreements with Thailand and other countries to supply Tehran's needs.
"Thailand has suggested Iran to export technical and engineering services in regards to production of Halal food to Bangkok," he said. "Iran's private sector can invest in Thailand's food industry which will benefit both the countries."
"Thailand also seeks to import chemical, industrial and minerals products such as steel products from Iran," he concluded.
Teriyapirom for his part said that his country is ready to export rice, sugar, and tires to Tehran.
According to Iran Customs Administration, the two countries trade volume stood at 324 million dollars in 2012.
Iran's exports accounted for just 18 million dollars of the mentioned amount.
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