The PCCI and the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, and Mines (ICCIM) partnership agreement was signed on 07 December 1998 in Manila. A follow-up treaty, which stipulates for the Joint Business Council formation was forged during the Iran-Philippines Joint Commission Meeting (JCM) in Tehran.In accordance with the MOA with ICCIM, PCCI formed the Philippines-Iran Business Council (PIBC) in 2003 seeking to open more markets to its members beyond the traditional trading partners. BUSINESS SEMINAR A business awareness seminar was the first activity of the Council to provide crucial information on how to effectively tap the Iranian market. Held on 14 August 2003, the seminar presented Philippines-Iran trade and investment data including market analysis and recommendations on the business prospects in the country. Participants were oriented by Mr. Yazdan Nadalizadeh, then Commercial Counselor of the Embassy of Iran, about market trends and critical industries that would have strong impact on the market such as Food, Information Communication Technology, Pharmaceutical, Construction, Garments and Chemical Industries, among others. The Philippine-Iran Friendship Society represented by its President, Mr. Nader Saeedi, discussed the business proposals that can be linked between Philippine and Iranian businessmen as well as the major investment areas and attractive packages that they offer for potential investors. His Excellency Gholamreza Yousefi, then Iranian Ambassador to the Philippines, thanked the attendees for their interest to do business with Iran and expressed his optimism that this seminar would undoubtedly contribute to the development of trade relations between the Philippines and Iran. He assured the attendees that the Embassy will provide full support to interested businessmen in their queries about doing business with Iran. PHILIPPINES-IRAN BUSINESS FORUM A high-level delegation from the Iran Chamber of Commerce and Mines (ICCIM) headed by its Deputy for International Relations Faraydon Entazari visited the Philippines on 06-08 December 2004 to establish business ties with the Philippine business sector. Seizing this opportunity to improve trade and investment ties with Iran, the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), through the Philippines-Iran Business Council (PIBC), in coordination with the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), organized a business forum on 08 December 2004 at Dusit Hotel to highlight the trade and investment opportunities from both countries. Then Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cesar V. Purisima and Iran Commerce Minister Mohammad Sharttiatmadi were the Guests of Honor and Keynote Speakers during this important event. PROPOSED EXPLORATORY VISIT TO IRAN – OCTOBER 2008 The PIBC plans to organize a group of businessmen for a cultural and tourism exploratory visit to Iran this coming October. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Atty. Deborah Daquis - Chairman President Corinth Global Services, Inc. Mr. Weslie Gatchalian - Co-Chairman Assistant Vice President Metro Alliance Holdings & Equities Corporation Mr. Ernesto Rioveros - Vice Chairman AMA Group of Companies Mr. Emiliano Garchitorena - Treasurer Super Sonic Travel Corporation Lady Baie Godarzi - Secretary Zibamiras Enterprises |
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