US increases cheese imports from Russia to a record high
US cheese imports from Russia reached a record level in the first five months of 2026, amounting to $134,000
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Iran ready to purchase Russian gas
Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said today that Tehran has finalized virtually all key terms of a contract to purchase Russian natural gas. According to him, the Islamic Republic is prepared to take up to 55 billion cubic meters of fuel annually via a pipeline transiting Azerbaijan.
Russia's foreign trade surplus exceeds 14 billion
In May, Russia's foreign trade surplus reached $14.2 billion, growing by nearly $7 billion from the same month last year.
Türkiye and Canada launch free trade agreement talks
Türkiye and Canada have formally launched negotiations on a free trade agreement aimed at deepening their economic partnership, according to a joint statement issued on Tuesday.
Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan to create joint Caspian Sea fleet
The parties will also establish a joint venture to service the logistics route
Iran and Qatar resume maritime trade
Iran and Qatar have resumed their maritime trade following a roughly five-month suspension, Iran’s commercial attaché in Doha Abbas Abdolkhani said on Sunday.
Russia's fish imports from Georgia reach record highs
In May, Georgia received $1.3 mln from its northern neighbo
Iran, Oman discuss tolls for passage through Strait of Hormuz
This is the first time such an initiative has been discussed between the two countries
Azerbaijan and Iran discuss cooperation in trade and transport
Azerbaijan and Iran held talks on expanding cooperation in trade, transport, and investment, and agreed to reinforce bilateral business links.
Russia sees ASEAN countries as reliable allies - Reshetnikov
Russia has increased the volume of imports from ASEAN countries by 70% over the past decade, Russian Economic Development Minister Maxim Reshetnikov said at the plenary session of the Russia-ASEAN Business Forum.
Azerbaijan reduces imports from Türkiye by 7 percent
The value of Turkish imports amounted to just under $1 bln
Azerbaijan and Georgia increase trade turnover by 41 percent
The Azerbaijan-Georgia trade volume amounted to $385.5 million from January through April of this year, which is $112.6 million, or 41.3%, more than the same period in 2025, according to the Azerbaijani State Customs Committee's report.
Russia-China trade volume jumps by nearly 23 percent
The trade volume between Russia and China in January-May increased by 22.9% year-on-year to $109.5 billion, according to the General Customs Administration of the People's Republic of China.
Iran and EAEU to resume work on free trade agreement
Iran has said it intends to fully resume work on implementing its free trade agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) after a pause necessitated by the Middle East conflict, Eurasian Economic Commission Trade Minister Andrei Slepnev said in an interview with Interfax.
Most US companies continue to operate in Russia - AmCham chief
American businesses have been operating in Russia for many years, some big brands have left, but most U.S. companies continue to operate in Russia, AmCham Russia President and CEO Robert Agee said on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.
Azerbaijan-CIS trade turnover increases by more than 10 percent
Azerbaijan contributes to strengthening logistics connectivity, Azerbaijani Prime Minister Ali Asadov said at the regular meeting of the Council of …
Iranian authorities officially launched Persian Gulf Strait Authority
Tehran is expanding its control over the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz through the creation of administrative and economic structures.
US welcomes Armenia-Türkiye direct trade launch
The United States has welcomed the lifting of restrictions on bilateral trade between Armenia and Türkiye.
Türkiye and Armenia ready for direct trade
Preparations for the start of direct trade between Türkiye and Armenia have been completed, spokesperson for the Turkish Foreign Ministry Öncü Keçeli said.
Caspian Sea becomes Iran's most important trade route
The role of the sea has become more significant as an alternative amid supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz
