TEHRAN (Tasnim) One of the nine seats in the TIR Executive Board (TIRExB) was won by Iran on Wednesday.

TIRExB is an international body supervising the transport of goods and shipping of cargos across the world.

Irans delegation won the seat during the TIRExB election in the Swiss city of Geneva.

Mostafa Ayati, the representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA), attended the election session in the Swiss city and managed to secure Iran's seat for the years 2025 and 2026 with the support of the member states.

The achievement was made as a result of intensive diplomatic consultations and despite the negative atmosphere created by certain countries against Iran, Press TV reported.

The TIR Convention, which was ratified in 1959 and has been in force since 1978, is one of the most significant international customs treaties and has so far been approved by 74 countries, including Iran.

The treaty, which is administered under the auspices of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), aims to facilitate the international transit of goods and plays a key role in reducing freight costs, accelerating international shipping, and increasing supply chain security.

The TIRExB, which consists of nine seats and holds elections every two years, is responsible for overseeing the adequate implementation of the convention among the member states. The board is also responsible for making technical proposals, administering TIR Carnets and handling cases of abuse of the TIR system.

TIRExB elections are important for member countries as they protect national interests in international transport, increase bargaining power, improve transit infrastructure, strengthen international standing, and allow for better management and control of customs and security risks.

TIR carnet, as a valid customs document, provides the possibility of international transit of goods within the framework of the Convention. The document allows goods to pass through countries on the way in a sealed manner, without having to go through repetitive customs formalities at the entry and exit borders.

Iran's success in the TIRExB elections, while strengthening the country's diplomatic standing, will provide more possibilities for the Islamic Republic's active participation in international decision-making procedures related to the transit of goods.