From the 5th day of registration for presidential election candidates to increase in Iran's non-oil exports / Selected political-economic news of Iran

Pars Today - The registration of candidates for the 14th presidential election in Iran, the passing anniversary of the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Iran-Turkey consultations on Israeli crimes in the Gaza Strip, and an increase in Iran's non-oil exports to African countries are among the selected political-economic news of Iran.

According to Pars Today, the registration of candidates for the 14th presidential election in Iran, which started on Thursday (May 30), ended on Monday (June 3). According to the schedule, there will be 7 days for reviewing qualifications and 14 days for candidates' campaigns, and the presidential election will be held on June 28th.

Anniversary of Imam Khomeini's demise

Yesterday, Monday, June 03, 2024, marked the anniversary of the demise of Imam Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

35 years ago, on this day, "Ruhollah Mousavi Khomeini" (God bless his soul), the great leader of the Islamic Revolution of Iran, passed away after 87 years of tireless and unwavering life.

The Chinese ambassador was summoned to the Iranian Foreign Ministry

The Chinese Ambassador to Iran was summoned to the Iranian Foreign Ministry due to China's support for baseless claims in the final statement of the joint meeting of the People's Republic of China and the United Arab Emirates.

"Cong Peiwu", the Chinese Ambassador to Tehran, was summoned by "Mohammad Ali Bak", the Assistant to the Foreign Minister and Director General of the Persian Gulf Department of the Iranian Foreign Ministry, on Sunday, and the Iranian government's protest was conveyed to him regarding China's repeated support for baseless claims mentioned in paragraph 26 of the final statement of the joint meeting of the People's Republic of China and the United Arab Emirates, and a protest note was handed over to him.

Iran condemns EU's sanctions against Iranian officials and entities

Nasser Kan'ani, the spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry, condemned the European Union's new sanctions against some Iranian officials and entities.

On Friday (May 28), the European Union, in continuation of its hostile actions against the Islamic Republic of Iran, imposed sanctions on six Iranian individuals and three entities, including the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' Navy and the Iranian Defense Minister.

Iran-Turkey consultations on Israeli crimes in Gaza Strip

Ali Bagheri Kani, the caretaker of the Iranian Foreign Ministry, in a phone conversation with his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan, discussed the latest developments in Palestine and the ongoing crimes of the Zionists against women, children, and innocent people in the Gaza Strip.

Bagheri said: "The cooperation and synergy among Islamic countries can create an important and influential capacity to support the oppressed people of Gaza, and Islamic countries should not miss any opportunity to support the Palestinian people."

Hakan Fidan for his part also said: "We must use all capacities to prevent the continuation of Zionist crimes against humanity and genocide in the Gaza Strip."

Over 5 million tons of non-oil goods exported from Bushehr customs in Iran

Ali Soleimani, the supervisor and director of Bushehr's customs in this southern province, said: "5 million and 52 thousand tons of non-oil goods worth $1 billion and 875 million and 470 thousand dollars have been exported from this province's customs in the past two months."

4% increase in non-oil exports

Mohammad Rezvanifar, the head of Iran's Customs Administration, announced that the value of foreign trade in the country has reached $25 billion and 280 million dollars this year, and that non-oil exports have increased by 3.8% in the first two months of the year compared to the same period last year.

Reaching milk production of around 15 million tons by 2025

Mohammad Ebrahim Hassan Najad, the Deputy Minister of Agriculture-Jihad, said: "According to planning, Iran's milk production will reach 14 million and 850 thousand tons by 2025." He added that Iran currently ranks 23rd in global milk production.

Increase in Iran's non-oil exports to African countries

Seyyed Ruhollah Latifi, the spokesperson for the Trade Development Commission of Iran's Chamber of Commerce, said: "In the past two years, trade exchanges between Iran and Africa have reached $1.2 billion, while our average exports to African countries in previous years were between $500 million and $600 million."

Latifi added: "We have witnessed a record of $54.4 billion in non-oil exports, which is unprecedented in the country's history."

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Key phrases: Iran's export growth, Iran's trade relations, Iran's economic power, Iran's presidential election, Iran-China relations, support for the Palestinian people, Zionist regime's crimes in Gaza.