Astrakhan Develops Into Hub for Boosting Iran's Trade Ties With Russia

Trade between Iran and the city of Astrakhan in Russia stood at $320 million, registering a 15% growth in 2020.
The statement was made by the governor of Astrakhan in a meeting with an economic delegation from Iran held in the city located in southern Russia, IRNA reported on April 15. 
"Trade between Iran and Astrakhan registered a 6% and 15% growth respectively in volume and value last year," Igor Babushkin was quoted as saying by IRNA.
Hadi Tizhoush Taban, chairman of Iran-Russia Chamber of Commerce and head of Gilan Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mining and Agriculture; Ali Mohammadi, consul general of Iran in Astrakhan; and Vladimir Galafkov, the head of International Relations Agency of Astrakhan attended this meeting.