CBI Provides over $10 Billion for Importing Basic Goods: Spokesman
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Central Bank of Iran (CBI) has provided $10.185 billion in foreign currency for importing basic goods and commodities, medicines, and commercial goods since the beginning of the current Iranian calendar year (started March 19, 2024).
Spokesman for Iran Exchange Center of Gold and Currency Asghar Balsini said $2.557 billion and $5.514 billion were supplied for importing medicines and trade-commercial products respectively.
In addition, $233 million was provided for importing technical and engineering services during this period, he stated, ISNA reported.
Balsini went on to say that $2.164 billion was supplied for importing basic agricultural goods including wheat, oily seeds and animal feedstock, noting that $393 million was also provided for importing raw materials needed in the pharmaceutical industry and medical equipment.
