NEW DELHI: India Basmati rice exporters, hit by Iran’s decision to restrict imports last year, are likely to get some encouraging news next week.
Senior officials from both sides will meet in Tehran on Monday to sort out pending issues related to high import duties, quality norms and import licenses so that shipments can start moving soon.
Commerce Secretary Rajeev Kher is leading a delegation of officials and businesspersons to Iran next week with the primary agenda of removing all hurdles on rice imports and also to promote other potential business areas such as pharmaceuticals.