At a signing ceremony attended by Gholamali Soleimani, CEO of Kalleh, and Abolfazl Najjarzadeh, CEO of Bank Melli Iran, the two organisations signed a memorandum of understanding to expand financial cooperation and support Kalleh’s production and development activities.
Speaking at the ceremony, Gholamali Soleimani welcomed the banking sector’s support for manufacturers, noting that sustainable financial backing is essential for companies seeking to compete effectively in international markets. He said such support can help manufacturers expand production capacity, upgrade technology, diversify their product portfolios and enter new markets.
Soleimani also highlighted Kalleh’s role as one of the key brands within Solico Group and said that continued international expansion and export growth require the support and confidence of major financial institutions. He added that closer cooperation between industry and the banking sector can contribute to economic growth, employment and the development of Iran’s food industry.
Abolfazl Najjarzadeh, CEO of Bank Melli Iran, highlighted Kalleh’s position in Iran’s food industry, noting that Iranian companies in a number of sectors now operate at standards comparable with established international brands in terms of quality, design and production standards. He described Kalleh as a notable example, pointing to its export activities and international presence.
He added that Bank Melli Iran, as Iran’s largest bank, seeks to support companies such as Kalleh through a range of financial and credit services, helping them expand production, increase exports and access new markets. According to Najjarzadeh, supporting domestic production and strengthening Iran’s economic position in regional and international markets are among the bank’s broader priorities.
Referring to the bank’s evolving approach to corporate banking, Najjarzadeh said that Bank Melli Iran has worked in recent years to improve processes and reduce barriers for businesses, with the aim of providing greater support to private-sector companies seeking to compete in international markets.
Following the signing ceremony, senior Bank Melli Iran executives visited Kalleh’s production facilities to gain a closer understanding of the company’s manufacturing processes, technologies and export capabilities.