Iranian car makers are moving forward with plans to supply Saipa and Iran Khodro brands to Russia, with the vehicles now entering a certification phase. This update comes from RIA Novosti, which cited the official representative, Omid Ghalibaf, from Iran’s Ministry of Industry, Mines and Trade. The report notes that no binding supply agreement has yet been reached with Russian partners. Ghalibaf informed that Iran Khodro sent a model to Russia for certification and will then engage private Russian firms to pursue a potential order.
In another development, Ghalibaf stated that Saipa has signed a contract with a Belarusian company to export 45,000 Shahin and Quick models, and these same vehicles are expected to be delivered to Russia as well.
Earlier reports noted that the State Duma has proposed creating an industry for the mass recovery of used auto parts, indicating broader policy interest in automotive sector its future direction.