Moscow, June 4, IRNA
Director of Iran Fisheries and Aquaculture Organization Hassan Salehi said on Thursday that Iran is ready for export up to 100,000 tons of fish and marine products to Russia annually.
Salehi told Sputnik on Thursday that Iran Fisheries Organization last year suggested the Russian party that 18 Iranian companies are ready to export their marine products to Europe.
Salehi said the companies are efficient and observe necessary standards.
He added that Russia sent a delegation to Iran, among whom representatives of the country's veterinary organization. After visit of the Russian envoys to Iran, Russia issued necessary license for cooperation with the companies so as to export their products to Russia, he noted.
Salehi went on to say that this year different kinds of Iranian fish and shrimps were exported to Russia this year.
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