The Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPO) has highlighted significant advances in trade infrastructure, export development, and foreign trade facilitation over the past two years, according to remarks by Morteza Salehi, the organization’s Deputy Head. Speaking ahead of Government Week, Salehi reviewed key initiatives implemented during the current administration.

A primary focus has been on simplifying regulations and streamlining trade processes to alleviate barriers faced by economic actors. Efforts to ease order registration, customs clearance, and currency repatriation have been prioritized. Among notable reforms, restrictions on modifying tariff codes in certain order registrations were lifted, facilitating smoother import and export operations.

Enhancing Iran’s commercial presence abroad also figured prominently in the organization’s agenda. Salehi noted an expansion in the network of commercial attachés stationed in strategic export markets. These attachés act as vital links by promoting Iranian products and services and fostering connections between domestic exporters and foreign buyers. The TPO has emphasized greater focus on target markets to better understand and capitalize on trade opportunities.

In addition, the organization has worked to establish and strengthen trade centers in key foreign markets. These centers serve as permanent bases for Iranian companies, allowing for more sustained engagement with customers and distribution networks. Over the past two years, the TPO issued initial licenses for more than 10 trade and marketing centers, signaling a shift from temporary outreach to the creation of lasting export infrastructure.

Facilitating participation in domestic and international exhibitions has been another important area of activity. The TPO has streamlined licensing procedures for fairs and international events where Iran showcases its products. By enabling more efficient organization of pavilions and supporting private sector involvement in specialized foreign exhibitions, the organization aims to open additional avenues for direct negotiations and business linkages.

Supporting exporters through targeted incentives has also been identified as a critical pillar of the TPO’s work. Salehi emphasized that export promotion requires compensating certain costs incurred by exporters and leveraging incentives to enhance competitiveness and market retention. In the current Iranian calendar year 1404 (running from March 2025 to March 2026), the TPO authorized the holding of 83 domestic and 132 foreign international exhibitions, creating platforms for Iranian producers to engage with buyers and expand non-oil export markets.

The cumulative efforts reflect a broader strategy to facilitate trade, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, expand Iran’s economic footprint in select international markets, and sustain export growth amid evolving global conditions.