The issue of supplying automobiles and spare parts from Iran to Russia is on the agenda of the Iranian government. In this respect report Izvestia refers to the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic Kazim Celali.
“Our companies are conducting serious negotiations with Russian companies regarding spare parts supply and automobile exports. The cooperation process in this field is expanding day by day. As a result, exports of cars and spare parts from Iran to Russia have already started. I hope that with the support of the Russian government, our presence will expand greatly,” said Kazim Celali.
Iran and Russia are also discussing joint automobile production.
Omid Ghalibaf, spokesman for Iran’s Ministry of Industry, Mines and Trade, in February 2023 saidCars of the Saipa and Iran Khodro brands are certified for Russia. According to him, Saipa signed a contract with a Belarusian company for the export of 45 thousand Shahin and Quick cars, which will also be supplied to Russia.
AvtoVAZ President Maxim Sokolov in March 2023 statedHe said that AvtoVAZ was negotiating with Iran on the supply of Lada cars.
Previously reportedHe said Lebanon was considering the possibility of producing cars in Russia.