MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) –The Islamic Republic of Iran has opened its market to various agricultural products from the Philippines.
Iran’s Ambassador to the Philippines, Mohammad Tanhael visited Department of Agriculture on Friday, January 13, and said Iran would like to buy more produce in the country, especially abaca, banana, mangoes, and pineapples, while also offering apples and nuts in exchange.
“As of now, we are currently buying abaca supply from a country which also buys abaca from the Philippines. We need a huge volume of abaca for tea bags, security papers, and bank notes,” Ambassador Tanhael said.
The Ambassador also added Iran would be willing to provide the Philippines with synthetic rubber supply in exchange for its natural rubber in view of the country’s plan to establish its first Filipino-owned tire factory.
The Department of Agriculture is preparing for an Agricultural Tade Mission to Iran on May 2017, spearheaded by DA Secretary, Manny Pinol.
Photos are courtesy of DA Secretary, Manny Piñol facebook account.
