سوئيس ̶ اتاق بازرگاني ايران Iran – Switzerland Chamber of Commerce

Iran - Switzerland Chamber of Commerce

ISCC

During the 17th century, the first Swiss watchmakers settled in the Persian Empire.

Economic relations grew stronger in the 19th century, especially in the transportation and banking sectors.

In 1873, the two countries signed a friendship and trade treaty.

In 1919, Switzerland opened its first consulate in Teheran; which was raised to the status of embassy in 1936.

A friendship treaty and a residence/settlement agreement was signed in 1934, which is still in existence.

History of Bilateral Relations

Iran – Switzerland Chamber of Commerce

Because of its political neutrality, Switzerland has represented the interests of several countries in Iran.

Switzerland has been representing the consular and diplomatic interests of the USA in Iran since 1980.

The economic relations between Switzerland and Iran have traditionally been good, and up until 2008 trade volume was on a continual increase.

International sanctions against Iran have decreased the trade volume between the two countries since. 

History of Bilateral Relations

Iran – Switzerland Chamber of Commerce

In

XVII XVIII

TransportationSector

Bankingsector

XIX

Friendship & trade

Treaty

1873

XX XXI

1919

Opening 1rst Swiss Consulate

1936Swiss Embassy

1934

Residence & Settlement

Agreement

Economic relations

1980

representing the consular and diplomatic interests of in

2008

4th February

2014

International Sanctions

against Iran

OpeningISCC

( Non Profit Organization )

Settlement of the 1rst Swiss

Watchmaker

Persian Empire

History of Bilateral Relations

Iran – Switzerland Chamber of Commerce

On 4th of February 2014 the Iran – Switzerland Chamber of Commerce (ISCC), a nonprofit organization was formed. ISCC is a government recognized organization focused on expanding relations between Iran and Switzerland.

The main objectives of the ISCC are:•Facilitate new opportunities both in Iran and Switzerland.•Provide guidance and assistance in recognizing and understanding

cultural, social and governmental regulations in local markets.•Promote industrial, technical and trade activities that will focus on

expansion of trade, investments and technical collaborations. •Provide a platform for:oNetworking with the most experienced and recognized business

leaders in the local markets. oAccessing government offices and regulators.oReporting and marketing through local media and the press.

Iran –Switzerland Chamber of Commerce At a Glance

Promote

Guide

Assist

Facilitate

Promote industrial,

technical and trade

activities

Provide platform

Cultural, Social, &Governmental

regulations in

Local Market

New opportunities in

Iran Switzerland

Expansion of trade,Investments,

Technical collaborations

NetworkingReportingMarketingRegulation

Iran –Switzerland Chamber of Commerce At a Glance

Iran – Switzerland Chamber of Commerce

1- Hossein Salimi (Knauf Iran)Chairman of the board

2- Sharif Nezam-Mafi (Buhler Group)Deputy Chairman & Managing Director

3- Yaser Abdolmalek (Nestle) Deputy Chairman

4- Matin Sadeghi (SEFAR) Member of the Board

5- Ali Tavakoli Khoo (Liya Glass) Member of the Board

6- Hossein Yazdjerdi (Taban Flour Mill) Member of the Board

7- Merzad Jamshidi (KFF) Member of the Board

8- Elahe Alavi (Janssen Cilag)Inspector

9- Ali Ziaee (FIS) Substitute Member of the Board

10- Hossein Ziaeian (Ard Khuzestan) Substitute Member of the Board

11- Barhtelemy Helg (AB2 Bio LTD) Advisor to the Board

12- Ali Amiri (ACL) Advisor to the Board

ISCC Members of the Board

Abdi Moinpour (ISCC)General Administrator

Moinpour@iransuisse.com

Assieh Mir (ISCC)Marketing and Public Relations

Mir@iransuisse.comIran – Switzerland Chamber of Commerce

ISCC Delegation Visit To Switzerland(June 16th – 21st)

Delegation• Mr. Sharif Nezam Mafi• Mr. Ali Tavakoli• Mr.Mehrzad Jamshidi• Mr. Barthelemy Helg• Mr. Phillipe Welti• Ms. Assieh Mir• Mr. Abdi Moinpour• Mr. Ali Amiri

Meetings • SGE Mr. Chris Watt (Zurich)• JULIUS BAER Mr. D. Savary (Zurich)• BANKING BUSINESS (Zurich)• SANCTION DEPARTMENT OF SECO Mr. R. Vock (Bern)• SECRETARY OF STATE, Marie – Gabrielle Ineichen-Fleisch,• Head of SECO for Economic Affairs,(Bern)• BCP by CEO D.Celik• IMD Prof. J.P. Lehmann• COTECNA Mr. J. Mertens

Lunch• HERITAGE BANK, Mr. C. Esteve• ISCC LUNCH AT CERCLE DE LA TERRASSE

Julius-Baer (Sponsor)

Dinner• Former Swiss Ambassador in Iran Philippe Welti,

cooperation possibilities between ISCC & ECONOMIC CHAMBER SWITZERLAND-IRAN

• SGS Mid summer Dinner

Iran – Switzerland Chamber of Commerce

Organization

Iran – Switzerland Chamber of Commerce

(Tehran, Iran)

Economic Chamber Swiss – Iran

(Zurich – Switzerland)

ISCC Board

Banking Industry Trade Education

Mr. Nezam MafiMr. JamshidiMr. TavakoliMr. Yazdjerdi

Mr. TavakoliMr. JamshidiMr. Sadeghi

Mr. Nezam MafiMr. SadeghiMr. Toleeyat

Mr. ZiaiiMs. AlaviMs. Mir

Iran – Switzerland Chamber of Commerce

Visit of a Swiss Delegation from FDFA ( Federal Department of

Foreign Affairs) and SECO (State Secretariat for Economic Affairs)

to the Iran Chamber of Commerce organized by ISCC (September 22-23th)

Iran – Switzerland Chamber of Commerce

1st Annual Gathering(September 24th, 2014 at Bice Italian Restaurant)

Sponsored by SAMAN Bank

Iran – Switzerland Chamber of Commerce

1st Annual Gathering(September 24th, 2014 at Bice Italian Restaurant)

Sponsored by SAMAN Bank

Iran – Switzerland Chamber of Commerce

Member Hosted Event(October 6th, 2014 Hotel Mashad)

Presentation by Azure Wealth followed by an open forum Q & A session.

Iran – Switzerland Chamber of Commerce

Iran – Switzerland Chamber of Commerce

Visit of Swiss Delegation to Iran(November 29th – December 1st, 2014)Headed by Former Ambassador Welti

Swiss Delegation :

Economic Chamber, presidency

Philippe WELTI President, Former Swiss Ambassador to Iran

Vital BURGER Vice-President

 

Chamber members (in alphabetical order of company name)

Detlev KOCH AMPEGON AG

PatrickBREGENZER BRESGA Innenausbau AG

Ms. BREGENZER BRESGA Innenausbau AG

Daniel SCHILLINGER BURCKHARDT COMPRESSION

Heinz-Joachim HEISE Dr. HEISE-CONSULTING

Ms. Sara ADHAMI Dr. HEISE-CONSULTING

Andreas SCHWEITZER OCEAN

Tigran ERZNKIAN STARRAG

Jürg E. BRAND VONROLL INFRATEC

Visit of Swiss Delegation to Iran(November 29th – December 1st, 2014)Headed by Former Ambassador Welti

Iran – Switzerland Chamber of Commerce

ISCC Educational Courses

Iran – Switzerland Chamber of Commerce

LC Training:

Methods of payments in international transactions & Sectioned risk transfer between buyers and sellers

by Mr. Shafiee (27- 29 -31 December 2014)

In associaton with SGS academy:

Principles of National & International Commercial Law

by Mr. Rafiee (17 – 22 November 2014)

ISCC Upcoming Educational Courses

Pre-Shipment Inspection Legal Regime & Conformity Assessment

by Mr. Rafiee (12-17 – 19 January 2015)

Iran – Switzerland Chamber of Commerce

Iran – Switzerland Chamber of Commerce

Cultural Visit to Kashan(October 23rd - 24th, 2014)

Iran – Switzerland Chamber of Commerce

Cultural Visit to Kashan(October 23rd - 24th, 2014)

Kashan University

Cultural Visit to Kashan(October 23rd - 24th, 2014)Kashaneh Mehr Kashan

An organization dedicated to providing all the necessary resources and tools to assist handicap children become productive members of our society.

Iran – Switzerland Chamber of Commerce

Cultural Visit to Kashan(October 23rd - 24th, 2014)

Kashaneh Mehr Kashan New Facilities Construction

today

planned

Iran – Switzerland Chamber of Commerce

Cultural Visit to Malek Museum November 13th 2014

ISCC Members & Diplomats Charity Ski Event in collaboration with the SWISS EMBASSY

(February 7th, 2015 Darbandsar Ski Resort)

Fundraising for Kashaneh Mehr Kashan

Iran – Switzerland Chamber of Commerce

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January 2015