Iran may barter car parts, gas turbines for Russia’s steel – minister

Iran and Russia may introduce major barter arrangements to facilitate trade between the two countries, including a plan that could allow Iran to import steel from Russia in return for exports of car parts and gas turbines to the country, Report informs referring to Press TV.

Iranian trade and industries minister Reza Fatemi Amin said on May 26 that Iran will use barter trade with Russia to ensure supplies of raw materials for use in its metals and mining sector.

Speaking on the sidelines of Iran-Russia joint economic and trade cooperation commission in Tehran, Fatemi Amin said Iran will need to import raw metals like zinc, lead and alumina from Russia to respond to a growing domestic demand.

He said, however, that Iran and Russia had agreed to introduce barter arrangements for certain goods and commodities, including for Russian steel.

The minister said Iran will be able to export car parts and gas turbines to Russia in return for Russian steel imports.

He said some Iranian companies have signed deals to supply or repair gas turbines in Russian power plants.