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
Assieh Mir (ISCC)Marketing and Public Relations
[email protected] – 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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