On June 19, in Moscow, Russia, Iran's Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade, Mohammad Atabak, was awarded the Order of Friendship — the highest honor of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).
According to an announcement from Iran's Ministry of Industry, Mine and Trade, the medal recognizes Atabak's efforts to strengthen economic ties between Iran and EAEU member states.
Speaking at the award ceremony, Minister Atabak underscored the importance of regional economic cooperation and affirmed that Iran is ready to expand trade relations with the EAEU across multiple sectors.
The EAEU currently comprises Russia, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. Iran and the EAEU signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in 2019, creating a legal foundation for boosting bilateral trade exchanges.
The award to Minister Atabak is seen as a positive sign in Iran-EAEU relations, particularly as both sides work to expand economic cooperation.
