Iran in Talks with 21 Countries for Launching Joint Free Zones: Official
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The secretary of Iran’s Supreme Council of Free Trade-Industrial and Special Economic Zones said the Islamic Republic is holding expert-level talks with 21 countries for setting up joint free zones.
Hojjatollah Abdolmaleki said Iran has reached agreements with five countries, including Syria and Iraq, on launching joint free zones.
Speaking to IRNA, the adviser to the Iranian president added that Iran seriously pursues the launching of joint free zones with other states.
Iran is negotiating with 21 countries to set up joint free zones, he said, adding that the Islamic Republic has so far managed to agree with five countries within the framework of memorandums of understanding in line with launching the free zones.
“We have held negotiations with the Iraqi and Syrian officials to launch joint free zones and the negotiating parties have voiced their readiness to cooperate with Iran in this field,” Abdolmaleki noted.
An investment jump will take place after the launch of the joint free zones, he continued.
It will be in the interests of the three countries and will facilitate Iran’s access to the Mediterranean region, he stated.
